Many of the robotic systems developed in the past decades are inspired by four-legged (i.e., quadruped) animals, such as dogs, cheetahs and horses. By replicating the agile movements of these animals, ...

Animal biotechnology is a branch of biotechnology in which molecular biology techniques are used to genetically engineer (i.e. modify the genome of) animals in order to improve their suitability ...

It took thousands of years to develop the world's extraordinary range of domesticated farm animals—an estimated 8,800 ...

Today, a coalition of organizations dedicated to civil liberties, animal protection, food safety, labor rights, and the environment, along with journalists, filed a federal lawsuit to overturn Idaho’s ...

Photo: Josephine Chu American consumers and their credit cards have helped the U.S. economy weather many rough moments. Now, as recession fears resurface, the worry is that they might be maxed out.

Research into animal emotions and experience has been on the rise since the late 20th century, and scientists are beginning to use these findings to help understand an age-old question ...

India, known for its rich biodiversity, designates official state animals to symbolise its ecological and cultural heritage. Each of the 28 states has a unique state animal, often chosen based on its ...

Many owners end up wondering how to maximise the chances of fostering a positive relationship between their cat and other animals – or if they should get them a “friend” at all. However ...

US consumers expect slightly higher inflation in the near term and are growing more pessimistic about their finances, according to a monthly survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Unilever’s new chief executive has said it will hire more social media influencers to market its products ...