You probably remember WowWee Fingerlings, the finger-hugging toys that became a massive craze around the holidays last year — and were pretty much impossible to find past December. Well, this year, ...

Researchers studying chimpanzees, the closest genetic relatives to people, found that stress was reduced in chimps that were victims of aggression if a third chimp stepped in to offer consolation.

WASHINGTON – For most folks, a nice hug and some sympathy can help a bit after we get pushed around. It turns out that chimpanzees use hugs and kisses the same way — and it works. Researchers studying ...

For most folks, a nice hug and some sympathy can help a bit after we get pushed around. Turns out, chimpanzees use hugs and kisses the same way. And it works. Researchers studying people's closest ...