Diphtheria was a much-feared disease of childhood. By Chris Baker Introduction Diphtheria was the “scourge of childhood”,...
Animals
The first animals sent into space were fruit flies. Curated/Reviewed by Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction Animals...
Commonalities offer a trove of clues about our mutual past. By Amber DanceScience Journalist Introduction Once upon...
This animal wisdom has a scientific name: zoopharmacognosy. Introduction When a wild orangutan in Sumatra recently suffered...
No unified list exists of all species cataloged by humans. For centuries, taxonomists have cataloged every living...
As pet ownership grows, more cat owners are exploring options like daycare. This ensures their feline companions...
Getting ready for your dog’s first day at daycare can feel a bit nerve-wracking, especially if you’re...
Pet ownership brings immeasurable joy and companionship to people’s lives. However, for some individuals, the love of...
Proper maintenance of a horse farm is essential to ensure the health and safety of your horses...
The bestiary has been serially reinvented in more recent times, not least by writers and artists from...
A tribal college internship aims to train the next generation of stewards for a recovering prairie ecosystem....
Adding scientific detail to Indigenous narratives. Introduction Few places in the world are more closely linked with...
Precision livestock farming tools won’t move the world toward less cruel and more climate-friendly plant-based diets. Two...
Frontier disrupted European gender norms and their accompanying, folkloric binaries. By Caroline AbbottEnvironmental Historian It was a...
In the present scenario, industries embrace technological advancements to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences. The service...
Curiosity cabinets were a type of early museum in Europe. By Dr. Surekha DaviesHistorian of Science Introduction...
The Order included among its original members Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI. Introduction The International Order of Saint...
In the vast landscape of online trends, a new phenomenon is capturing the hearts of Chinese youth...
Snakes, like other non-human animals, can exist in multiple layers of human experience. Abstract In the medieval...
Their symbolic dimension, associated to the idea of purification, is present in many myths. In the ancient...
Evolutionary biologists explain why few will evolve fast enough. By Dr. Michael P. MooreAssistant Professor of BiologyUniversity...
The jackal bears a particular status as a much-maligned beast. Abstract Buddhist literature in Pāli presents a...
Digitizing these records is yielding valuable data on human-wildlife encounters. By Dr. Tara K. MillerPolicy Research Specialist,...
Rapidly changing temperatures and sensory environments are challenging the nervous systems of many species. By Dr. Sean...
Looking at companions in medieval times. Pet lovers, gather round. Let’s talk all about pets in the...
Developments during the inter-war period that granted two distinctive roles to cows. Introduction From 1945, Zebu cattle...
The multiple ways in which animals and humans intersect in medieval medical history. Introduction This article will...
The forgotten legacy of a pioneering Black scientist who conducted trailblazing research on animal cognitive traits. Introduction...
Using the latest in DNA fingerprinting to combat the multibillion-dollar business of trafficking plants and animals. Introduction...
Welcoming a pet into your home can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Pets become cherished members...