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A photographer broke a lion cub's back legs on purpose so it could not avoid tourists taking selfies with it on the beaches of Russia. President Vladimir Putin was so appalled by the news that he personally ordered a criminal investigation…

What makes the bond between humans and dogs so exceptional? Can our pets experience love as we do? Once, psychologists denied the idea that animals can feel the way humans do, but now the tables may have turned. Here's why. A new…

According to a fresh survey of American millionaires, a mere 13% reported feeling rich. Many of the people asked, who control more than $5 million in assets and savings, said that they are not feeling wealthy. Tied into the study is the…

There are many misconceptions about highly intelligent people – among the most debated being how to identify them. Albert Einstein himself once said: “It is not that I’m so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.” Indeed, many…

Altruism can be defined as acting selflessly towards our fellow humans for the greater good. And yes, science says it's sexy. In an age that is supposedly overrun by Darwin's survival of the fittest, a few acts of kindness can shift the…

“The answer is that we are not helpless in the face of our first impressions. They may bubble up from the unconscious - from behind a locked door inside of our brain - but just because something is outside of awareness doesn't mean it's…

It can be especially hard to start exercising, but it was only 10,000 years ago that humans were on the move 10 to 14 miles every day. Evolution can bring all kinds of beautiful things: we don’t have to travel 10 to 14 miles by foot every…

Dogs are fantastic. It's been not only widely acknowledged, but scientifically proven, that dogs make us happy. A study published in the journal Society & Animals found that dog owners reported more laughter per day than cat owners or…