Hertzfeldt's latest short was conceived in collaboration with a famous rock band. Something went wrong. And then very, very ...

He understands what it means to be a human animal, a sentient being who pursues his appetites for food, water, sex, air, ...

But there is no reason to think that it ought not to apply to other beings, provided that we can establish their sentience — be they farm animals, collections of cells, insects or robots.

The broad consensus is that many species are sentient. By Marjorie Hecht Humans have had relationships with their pets for ...

The wolves we are bringing back to roam Colorado’s magnificent landscapes should be wild wolves who are able to live wild ...

We’re joined by Queer Black Troublemaker, Black Feminist Love Evangelist and aspirational cousin to all sentient beings Alexis Pauline Gumbs. She is the author of several works of poetry and of ...

Human beings are deeply connected to the natural world around us. Whether we’re pet owners, gardeners, or farmers, this bond ...

Science shows feelings matter because animals care about what happens to themselves and others and intruding into their lives ...

A film showing this weekend in Ann Arbor looks at cases where Detroit police have shot family pets and asks if dogs deserve ...

I used ChatGPT and additional AI-powered programs, including one built to resemble a seance, to see if they'd have any effect ...

“[M]ore than 30 countries have formally recognized other animals—including gorillas, lobsters, crows, and octopuses—as ...