Empathy stands as a firewall against bigotry. But it’s more than that — it can also free you from bigotry. Understanding another person’s experience (and imagining if it happened to you) softens our ...

Children’s literature fans know Jon Klassen well as a creator of rule-breaking picture books and as an astute analyst of the words and pictures that undergird this art form. It should be no surprise ...

But we also need to remember that even the illegal immigrants who aren’t raping little girls, trafficking drugs, or stealing from government programs, are still overwhelmingly poor, unskilled, ...

We found that more than half contained illegal amounts of THC. Some had mold and pesticides. And one contained a highly toxic chemical.

NASA’s Perseverance rover produced breathable oxygen on Mars on April 20, 2021, marking the first time humans manufactured a ...

Discover how Andrew Schulz's groundbreaking research reveals the intricate role of whiskers in the extraordinary dexterity of elephant trunks, showcasing their ability to perform complex tasks and ...

Researchers sequenced the genomes of tumors from almost 500 domestic cats and found remarkable parallels with human and dog ...

In Ancient Greece and Rome, pets brought companionship, loyalty, status, and love—from Odysseus’ Argos to Augustus’ raven.

I remember the first time I saw someone introduce their dog the way you’d introduce a friend. Not “This is my dog.” But “This is Oliver. He’s nervous around new people, but he warms up fast.” It ...

Despite huge technical progress, these robots are still clumsy at handling everyday tasks in homes or hospitals or other ...

The turn to CGI has sidelined many of the dogs, bears and horses of yesteryear. But ethical questions aside, there’s still ...

Spike Lee: The Last King of Brooklyn (2025) Capri Theater He sure does love Brooklyn. Part of the Black Europe Film Festival. Free. 4:30 p.m. More info here. Memory of Princess Mumbi (2025) Capri ...