As humans increasingly appear in orcas' marine neighborhoods, the whales could be interested in learning about us: our ...

In the deep blue waters of the world’s oceans, some of the most intelligent and social creatures on Earth are engaging in ...

Killer whales sharing food with other killer whales is well-documented, but a new study in the Journal of Comparative ...

Researchers have documented orcas seemingly gifting rays, seals and fish to scientists and divers, which could suggest they ...

Are you losing faith in humanity because of everything that is going on right now? If so, that is no surprise. Our habit of ...

Most people are familiar with the common practice of preparing a legal will which plans for distribution of assets after ...

When donors are better informed, they can accomplish more with the money they give away. But who should pay for that ...

Altruism, such as volunteering and donating, has been shown to improve happiness and well-being, and may be fundamental to being human.

The decisions that students like Geisler and Oedy have made regarding masks play into a psychological need for autonomy, said Barbara Andersen, an Ohio State professor in clinical psychology.

Research in psychology and neuroscience suggests humans are inherently wired for empathy and cooperation. Studies have shown that acts of kindness trigger the release of oxytocin, a hormone associated ...