As fewer people choose to pair up, let alone marry, it could be that our species’ mating patterns are moving closer to the natural order, says freelance journalist Elle Hunt ...

We tend to think of animals as short-lived, especially when we compare their lifespans to human lifespans. But some species ...

Rochelle BakerLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterCanada's National Observer A “shocking” amount of marine life is being ...

In a world where relationships often seem fleeting, some wild animal families demonstrate extraordinary commitment to their kin, forming bonds that last a lifetime. These remarkable species challenge ...

A recent study suggests that late M-stars, despite their abundance in the galaxy and potential for hosting detectable Earth-like planets, are unlikely to support the emergence of complex animal life.

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- New data from the New York City Health Department shows an improvement in life expectancy for New Yorkers. The average life expectancy was more than 82.5 years in 2023, which ...

From quiet neighborhoods disrupted by wild encounters to mysterious sightings, this year was filled with wild animal stories that left residents in Central Florida talking. Here's a look at some of ...

Jessica Woodend has spent 20 years in wildlife education and animal care Jordan Greene is Society and Culture writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work has ...

While humans pride themselves on being the most intelligent species on Earth, when it comes to pure survival instincts and adaptations, many wild animals outperform us significantly. Without our ...

A good night's sleep is more than a luxury: New research from Oregon Health & Science University suggests that insufficient sleep may shorten your life. The study published today in the journal SLEEP ...

(NEXSTAR) – As Ben Franklin once famously said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Eventually, we all die, but that may appear sooner than others for a variety ...

Gurven is distinguished professor of anthropology at the University of California-Santa Barbara and the author of “Seven Decades: How We Evolved to Live Longer.” We’re living in the age of the ...