The moral stories, Panchatantra tales, and the fairy tales are selected by the parents as they provide a sense of calmness, education, and identification. Such narratives relax the mind and influence ...

A major new meta-analysis finds that vegetarian and vegan diets can support healthy growth in children when properly planned.

Christmas eve is exciting for kids. These Christmas TV shows and specials help calm the mood so visions of sugarplums dance ...

Fans of Frank Capra’s Christmas classic, It’s a Wonderful Life, were aghast after Amazon Prime quietly gutted key scenes from ...

Smokey Bear. Ham the Space Chimp. Hsing-Hsing and Ling-Ling. Not many animals reach celebrity status, but it’s a bit of a tradition here at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. In January, we rolled out ...

And it’s exactly what happened this year the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. As 2025 comes to a close, here are a few bite-sized stories that capture both the ...

A big new study, with researchers from Harvard and CREA, just uncovered something troubling about Delhi’s air: almost a third ...

A variety of studies are showing that rough-and-tumble play is important for animals and kids alike.

Cats are one of my favorite examples of this phenomenon: they’re usually aloof and anxious, yet they can be sweet and warm at ...

A small herd of six American buffalo — the largest land mammals in the country — returned to 38 acres of prairie restored in ...

A major global study finds vegetarian and vegan diets can support children’s growth and heart health, but only when parents carefully plan meals and address key nutrient gaps like vitamin B12 and ...

The News Tribune's reporters reminisce each December about the news that has occurred during the calendar year. We discuss the stories that surprised and amazed us, whether for good or bad. Some made ...