It wasn't looking good for Major. The terrier had been badly attacked by another dog, and his back leg was severely injured. To make matters worse, a record-breaking snowstorm had made it impossible ...

We usually think of environmental healing as something humans need to “fix.” Plant more trees, reduce pollution, and restore ...

Hospitals can feel overwhelming when you’re going through cancer treatment, which is why many now bring in therapy animals to make that experience a little easier. These animals are trained to handle ...

Scott Simon tells tales of how different animals unlock our hearts and deserve respect for their own magnificence and the ...

Editor’s Note: This article was written for Mosaic, an independent journalism training program for high school and college students who report and photograph stories under the guidance of professional ...

In the movie Hoppers, scientists “hop” human consciousness into animal-like robots to talk to other species. We asked the experts their thoughts on how conceivable the plot is. Some scientists believe ...