Pet-owners: watch out for foxtail seed pods that can harm your dog or cat this summer...
Front yards are a staple of many American neighborhoods. But to what extent do yards serve as a window into the people who tend them – and how they feel about their home, neighborhood and city?
By understanding animals’ perceptions, we can better protect them. In the case of dolphins, knowing how they perceive their environment means knowing the impact of underwater noise on their communication and taking measures to control it in protected marine areas.
Pet flea and tick treatments contain pesticides that end up washing into the environment - here’s how
Could sharing a bedroom with your pets be keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep?
Early spring brings a ‘hungry gap’ for bees – here’s how you can help...
What is dirt? There’s a whole wriggling world alive in the ground beneath our feet, as a soil scientist explains
Climate change is shifting the zones where plants grow – here’s what that could mean for your garden
What washing machine settings can I use to make my clothes last longer?
Plants are flowering earlier than ever – here’s how they sense the seasons
The sense of smell corresponds to the most ancient part of our history. When we humans were all still huntergatherers, this sense allowed us to identify an edible food or, to the contrary, protect us from danger.
‘Digitising’ your wardrobe can help you save money and make sustainable fashion choices
There are benefits to sharing a bed with your pet – as long as you’re scrupulously clean
Training an animal? An ethicist explains how and why your dog ? but not your frog ? can be punished
Remembered by our pets: More animals are getting a mention in obituaries
Dogs in the middle ages: what medieval writing tells us about our ancestors’ pets
Dog care below freezing ? how to keep your pet warm and safe from cold weather, road salt and more this winter
That sharp, green smell of freshly cut grass? It’s a plant’s cry for help – and it may work as a less toxic pesticide for farmers
TikTok says orange cats are ‘dumb’, and tortoiseshell cats have ‘an attitude’. But how true is that?
For me, gardening is the most joyful summer activity, when I can see my hard work rewarded with colorful blooms and lush greenery. Science explains this feeling by recognizing the deep bond between humans and plants. Being in a nurturing relationship with nature supports our physical and mental health.
In the face of escalating agricultural challenges, including soil degradation and the pressing need for sustainable practices, scientists are turning to ancient solutions with a modern twist.
Are catnip and treats like it safe for cats? Here’s how they affect their minds and moods
Plants and bookcases in, living rooms and blank walls out: how your Zoom background can make you seem more competent