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Dogs know when people are lying
A new study tested to what extent dogs can sense human deception.
Dogs digest human food better and poop less
A new study finds that dogs fed fresh human-grade food don't need to eat—or do their business—as much.
Science says you should pet your dog before leaving
A study explores how your dog does when you're not home.
Scientists piece together the story of humans and dogs
A new study tracks the human-dog relationship through DNA.
Dogs take shortcuts based on Earth’s magnetic fields
New research sees dogs checking a North-South axis on their way home.
Want to feel better? Science says to care for your dog
Admit it, caring for your pet can make you happy too. Science is working on why.
7 DIY test kits that can reveal hidden info about you, your pet, and your home
Learn where your ancestors are from, the breed of your rescue dog, and if your home is safe with these easy at-home kits.
Researchers have identified an area of the dog brain dedicated to processing human faces
The dogs' ability to recognise and process human faces surpasses even that of monkeys. This newly-identified brain region may be the reason why.
Dogs help humans with disabilities socialize with others, researchers find
Having a dog may be one way to curb lonelieness.
Dogs Love to Play, but They Don’t Do so for Pleasure
Could it simply be pleasure for its own sake?
Who’s smarter, cats or dogs? Science has found a clear winner.
The study also discovered a downside to having a big brain.
Massive New Study Shows How Dogs Boost Human Health
One type of dog in particular is linked with the lowest rates of cardiovascular disease in their human pals.
It Takes Experience for Dogs to Learn Who the Good People Are
A new study shows that adult dogs can learn to distinguish generous and selfish people, but puppies can’t.
You’re Not Fast Enough to Swat a Fly—Here’s Why
Flies are in no way smart, but they experience time in an almost Matrix-like way.
What Made Dogs Our Close Companions? New Study Finds It Was a Genetic Mutation
Funnily enough, some humans carry one of the very same genes.
New Genetic Study Shows the Origin of Dog Breeds
There are 400 breeds in total, including 23 distinct “clades” or types.
Canine Pups Befriend Cheetah Cubs to Save the Species
One day, we might be able to say that the dog saved the cheetah from extinction.
Is Owning a Pet Good for Our Mental Health? One Researcher Says the Evidence is Weak
Animal-assisted therapy is increasingly being used nowadays. But does this practice make an impact?
Dogs Are Better than Humans at Resisting Peer Pressure, Filtering Bad Advice
A recent study from Yale University find that dogs are better at resisting peer-pressure and filtering useless information than human beings – but there's value in that human flaw.
Top vets urge dog lovers to stop buying pugs and bulldogs
Pugs and bulldogs are incredibly trendy, but experts have massive animal welfare concerns about these genetically manipulated breeds.