Looking to inspire the next generation of curious minds? These are our picks of the best popular science books for children ...

Tanuki are popular characters in Japanese folklore and real-life animals, but what in the world are they, exactly?

Why does generosity come so naturally for those we are close to but feels more like a burden when the recipient is a stranger or mere acquaintance? Psychologists call this tendency social discounting: ...

When it comes to cats, we often think that cuter is better. However, cats have so many wonderful characteristics that are way ...

The Pallas' cat is a solitary creature no bigger than a domestic cat that makes its home in the chilly, arid grasslands of ...

The northern shrike is the size of a songbird... but your feeder birds need to watch out! Here's how to identify this unique ...

Besides the pattern, bowtie snakes also have an uncommon scale texture that feels almost velvety. This texture is rare among ...