For years, researchers have known that young children pick up words just by being around conversation. Toddlers do not need ...

It seems like once a week I get a notice about new "dog' books" that vary in size, shape, and quality. Some are tersely scientific, some are a mix of science and easy-to-read-writing, some continue to ...

When it comes to cognitive ability, not all dogs are created equal. Most dogs can learn simple action cues like “sit” or “down.” But so-called “gifted word learner” (GWL) dogs exhibit a remarkable ...

Every dog owner might like to think their furry companion is the cutest, but scientists have now revealed which pets really ...