Celebrate Singapore's 60 years of independence with this mix of classic icons and offbeat wonders in the Lion City that are so worth re-exploring – no passport needed!

ADORABLE and cute, giant pandas are beloved by many people who are drawn to their infant-like behaviours and perceived vulnerability. Apart from being a symbol of environmental conservation ...

A new enclosure for giant pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo that mimics the animals' natural habitat in southwestern China’s Sichuan province opened to the public on Sept. 8. Keepers in Taito Ward's ...

An examination of the concept of "fun" in the animal kingdom. How do animals show their pleasure? Do some animals smile? We discuss the idea of anthropomorphism and how it colors the way humans ...

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The movie, directed by Bryce Dallas Howard, celebrates animals while planting a seed of interest in rescue operations. By Alissa Wilkinson Davis raises the bar on sheer brawniness in this action ...

There’s nothing better than reading to a child at bedtime. It calms them down after a busy day and it’s also soothing for the parent or carer. Here are some new favourites, picture books that both ...

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) — Animal lovers now have a place to hang out with the “it” animals of the moment — big furry rodents. In the back of a real estate office building in what is known ...

With efforts towards gender equality stalling, voting in a first female head of the UN would provide powerful representation for half the world’s population — and be good for all of it.

With the NCAA tournament behind us, the spotlight is shifting fast toward the NBA draft. After a dramatic finish on Sunday, the top-six playoff spots in each conference have been secured, and the ...

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating... On the festival of Baisakhi, celebrated usually on April 13, Sikhs the world over will joyously wear yellow saffron colors, symbolizing ...

The sightseeing helicopter broke apart midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing the pilot and five Spanish tourists.