How Breed Labels Penalize Pit Bulls
Losing breed labels in shelters may benefit the oft-stigmatized dogs.
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How the Sound of Barking Dogs Could Restore Marine Ecosystems
Basically, by scaring the crap out of raccoons (but really we should let the bears do that).
My Demons and My Dog and This Anxiety and That Noise
Anxiety is clearest when it’s loud—and most dangerous when it’s quiet.
Pets Help Us to Build Communities One Friend at a Time
Even indoor pets help us get to know other people, according to new research in four cities across the U.S. and Australia.
Man’s Best—and Oldest—Friend
New research opens up the possibility that the bond between humans and dogs is much older than previously thought.
A Few Facts—and Falsehoods—About Earthquakes
The headline pretty much says it all. Without further ado (and having done very little thus far) I…
This Last of Meeting Places
Confronting our mortality with vague metaphors, religious glosses, and computer analogies.
The Leader of the Pack
Stories about athletes with flawed character are endless, but what about those who exceed our expectations?