At a time when loneliness and isolation seem as widespread as ever, the bonds between humans and animals offer a powerful reminder that healing often begins with connection. As interest in these ...

MANILA, Philippines — When loneliness and isolation “seem as widespread as ever,” the bonds between humans and animals serve as a reminder that “healing often begins with connection.” This was pointed ...

Humans around the world form deep and varied relationships with other animals—connections that shape daily life, emotional well-being, and resilience. In his acclaimed book Unleashing the Bond: ...

Pet ownership is widely studied with respect to human well-being but inconsistent findings underscore its unclear psychological mechanisms and effects. Here, we compare the well-being of pet owners ...

The Human-Animal Interactions for Well-Being Collaborative is a new University of Iowa initiative by the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology, launched to broaden research into ...

Human–animal interactions encompass pet ownership, animal-assisted interventions and wildlife engagement, each of which exerts measurable effects on physical, psychological and social well-being.

In the movie Hoppers, scientists “hop” human consciousness into animal-like robots to talk to other species. We asked the experts their thoughts on how conceivable the plot is. Some scientists believe ...