Chimpanzees have a reputation for being aggressive, while bonobos are often seen as their peaceful counterparts. This contrast has frequently been used to explain different sides of human nature.

A new study of our two closest living relatives finds that, at least in zoos, bonobos may not be more peaceful than ...

As many dog owners can attest, their four-legged companions are delightful and loving. But for others, their animals have an aggressive side, such as biting and attacking strangers, which may ...

The idea that music can soothe and relax us is so engrained that it can be easy to forget about music's potential to disquiet and disturb. Researchers in Israel found evidence of music's effect on ...