People care deeply about some animals (such as pets) but engage in practices that harm other animals (such as eating meat). In this Review, Dhont and Hodson outline how people evaluate different anima...

Labs are teaming up to run a host of huge projects that aim to bring rigour to cognitive science.

Lived experience of a mental health issue is often devalued in psychological research – embracing it can create more impact for minoritised communities.

David Attenborough has captured and told the stories of nature to millions of people – and inspired scientists and conservationists the world over.

The University of Exeter’s Centre for Ecology and Conservation, Penryn Campus, Cornwall, is inviting applications for a 4-year PhD studentship (UK fees), ideally commencing Sept 2026.

Italian state-owned oil giant Eni presents its Kenyan biofuel project as a model for sustainable air travel. Many small farmers say it’s failed them.

Scientists have captured rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth, offering a window into the large mammals' behavior.

When a wolf pack runs down its prey, the first on the scene is often the raven. Even before the predators have had time to dig in, the ravens are already in line, waiting to take advantage of the odd ...

A.I. chatbots contain the sum of all human knowledge. That can make them pretty good writers.

Scientists have long focused on quantifying fear and other negative emotions in animals. Now they’re trying to measure positive feelings — and it’s a challenge.

If we don’t slow down, the research enterprise is going to crash, argues Adrian Barnett.

I'm calm. I'm calm. I promise.

His groundbreaking field research was instrumental in banning the international ivory trade and protecting elephants from poachers.

It is well established that people of LGBTQIA+ communities suffer more often from mental illness and encounter greater barriers to accessing mental health services compared to hetero/cis people. Mo...

Video captures a lone female pulling crab traps out of the water, but does it count as tool use?

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From a red-throated loon touching down on water, to good and bad hair days, and an airborne squirrel, here is a selection of the finalists in this year’s Nikon Comedy Wildlife awards

Researchers at Brown University found that AI chatbots routinely violate core mental health ethics standards, underscoring the need for legal standards and oversight as use of these tools increases.

One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.