Behavior

Flat-faced dogs like Pugs and Frenchies may seem extra friendly, but new research shows size, training, and “spoiling” often shape their behavior more than head shape – though some traits are likely hardwired.

Even the most devout cat person can sometimes struggle to understand their pet – like why they scratch up a new chair. Now, a new study delves deep into the domestic lives of cat families to find out just why this happens, and how it can be prevented.

Presented by the California Academy of Sciences, the BigPicture Competition annually delivers an incredible collection of nature photographs. This year’s shots span from a bizarre cactus bee mating ritual to a surreal glimpse at a sea star spawning.

If you know someone with a compulsive behavior such as nail-biting, you may find yourself constantly telling them, "Hey, you're doing it again." The problem is, you can't be watching/stopping them all the time. That's why HabitAware's Liv bracelet was created.

Exciting times are ahead in the high-tech industries with the discovery by three independent groups that a new class of materials mimic the special electronic properties of graphene in 3D.

A recent study suggests that playing relaxing video games leaves people feeling happier and more sociable than if they had played violent video games.

New apps for Apple devices help autistic children to communicate with other people.

Researchers in Taiwan are turning to neural networks to help them break the cycle of repetitive behavior in robot toys and endow them with almost emotional responses to interactions.

Robots at the Georgia Institute of Technology have been taught how to benefit by using deception.

The FEELIX GROWING project has announced the completion of its first prototype robots that are not only capable of developing their own emotions as they interact with their human caregivers, but they can also express those emotions.

Snackbot is a snack-dispensing robot that is designed to serve as a research platform for the study of long-term Human-Robot Interaction.

The DRIVSCO system enables vehicles to recognize their drivers’ normal behavior and therefore avoid accidents caused by unusual behavior. The system detects the anomalies and warn drivers early enough to give them time to react.