If you've ever wondered how farming spread far and wide, our research on past human societies offers one explanation: contact between different groups often drives change. A new study led by an ...

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing various aspects of society, including the relationship between humans and animals.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Regardless of how the COVID-19 pandemic started, it's clear that deadly diseases can jump from animals to humans ‒ and a new ...

The Human-Animal Interactions for Well-Being Collaborative is a new University of Iowa initiative by the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology, launched to broaden research into ...

Animal-assisted therapy uses structured interaction with trained animals to support mental, social, and physical health.

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 02 Zero hunger, SDG 03 Good health and well-being, SDG 14 Life Below Water, SDG 15 Life on Land and SDG 12 Responsible Consumption & ...

Biologists say some friendly animal behaviours are actually distance warnings before you pet that animal.

Humans around the world form deep and varied relationships with other animals—connections that shape daily life, emotional well-being, and resilience. In his acclaimed book Unleashing the Bond: ...

The animal-loving team at Ginger Cat shares heartwarming footage of social creatures having surprisingly human-like interactions with people.

Regardless of how the COVID-19 pandemic started, it's clear that deadly diseases can jump from animals to humans ‒ and a new report from Harvard Law School and New York University finds we're not ...