Programs and policies to help domestic abuse survivors find safe housing work only if they’re implemented and supported with resources.

New research shows that certain breeds tend to live longer than others, and this could help potential owners decide which companion is best for them.

Childhood adversity can put people at risk of perpetrating domestic violence in the future. Having a supportive social network and learning ways to regulate the stress response, however, can help.

Robotics and AI look set to transform how we carry out domestic work, including caring for other people.

A new study of the genes of more than 600 types of carrot shows that three specific genes are required to give carrots an orange color.

Natural selection changed just 13 genes to separate your Felix and Fluffy from their African wildcat ancestor.

What does Karl Marx have to say about climate change? Quite a lot, according to a new book.

Scientists have sequenced the genome of the often-overlooked donkey, revealing the key role it has played in daily human life for thousands of years.

Dogs that live with a family have a lot more advantages than dogs that roam free. But when it comes to their stress level, it's a different story.