In some ways, aging is like baseball. That is, as each inning has the same three outs and each trip around the sun always ...

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

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 ...

Professor Dr Tobias Kalenscher, head of the "Comparative Psychology" research team at HHU and lead author of the study in PNAS: "It was a unique opportunity to work on site with a group of ...

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 ...