Cats often mirror their owners' actions, a behaviour scientists now understand as a sophisticated social learning strategy.

You might notice your cat pause at the window, focus on a bird outside, and make a quick clicking or chirping sound. It isn’t ...

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Meanwhile, counterfeit and unsafe toys online are still a problem, as if parents don't have enough to stress about. Once upon ...

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In general, information about the model behind an AI toy can be hard to get. When testing Grok, the talking stuffie by Curio, ...

Children’s and consumer advocacy groups are urging parents not to buy AI-powered toys during the holiday season.

Indicator species are often the first to be affected by change in an ecosystem. Studying these sensitive animals helps scientists detect the effects of climate change and pollution early. Variable ...

A figure worthy of the Emissary of Hell. The Jim Henson Company is selling off almost 200 props and puppets from the show, which can't be good. Dek and Thia bring the fight to your toy shelf with this ...

Animal behaviour is the scientific study of the behaviour of animals. The discipline covers study under experimental conditions, behaviourism, or natural conditions, ethology. A mischievous red ...