During a drive through New Hampshire, Chenyang “Leo” Lin noticed a few squirrels darting through the trees. It was a simple, ...

Forgetting names happens to almost everyone, and it’s not a sign of a bad memory; it’s just how our brains work. Names are tricky because they don’t carry meaning the way jobs, hobbies, or stories do.

It’s a rare case where science for animals and science for humans are perfectly aligned. So, the next time you see your cat staring blankly at a wall or yowling at midnight, remember — while it might ...