It really is possible to “aww” the anxiety away, new research has found. A collaborative survey done by the University of Leeds and Tourism Western Australia has found that watching videos of cute ...

In our busy lives, even a small moment of happiness can make a big difference. Few things cheer us up like seeing an animal that seems to be smiling. Whether it’s a happy quokka or a playful dog, ...

It’s that time of year again: PEOPLE magazine is on the search for the World’s Cutest Dog. The magazine has partnered with Pedigree for the eighth year in a row. Entries are open most of the month, ...

Cute features in babies and animals are more than just amusing—they trigger powerful evolutionary responses that help our species’ survival. Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo that has become famous ...

Ghalia Shamayleh has received funding for this research project from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and Concordia Aid to Scholarly Research Fund Grants. Concordia ...