For many people, dogs are more than companions. They influence routines, emotional well-being, and daily behavior. Over time, those subtle effects may also shape how individuals choose partners, ...

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Discrimination Between Negative Emotions: Using machine learning pattern analysis, researchers proved that dogs do not simply lump all bad moods together; their brains display distinct, ...

This is an updated version of a story first published on March 22, 2026. The original video can be viewed here. Everyone knows the old adage about dogs being man's best friend, but you may not know ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Most people don’t think twice after hearing the frantic ...