Animals from different species often rely on surprisingly sophisticated communication to work together, whether finding food, ...
Bioacousticians are finding animal communication patterns once thought unique to humans — discoveries that challenge ideas about what makes human language special.
Recent breakthroughs show AI and behavioral studies are revealing new dimensions of animal communication, from gifted dogs learning words by eavesdropping to humpback whales exchanging greetings with ...
There are creatures here on Earth that may give us clues on getting "chat-time" with extraterrestrial intelligence — dolphins, which are famously social and smart. Recently, the Coller Dolittle ...
As animal research becomes a more visible political issue, publicly available oversight records are increasingly being used to shape inaccurate narratives about essential biomedical studies. When ...
In 2023, researchers did something that sounds like it belongs in a Pixar movie: they decoded a humpback whale’s “hello” and used it to hold a brief back-and-forth exchange with a whale off the coast ...
Careful observation, data collection, analysis, and presentation of uncertainty are key to application of the scientific method and conduct of science. However, the use of animals in science often ...
The universal tempo of animal communication. A team from UNIGE, NCCR Evolving Language, reConnect and the Institut Pasteur ...
The ability to communicate effectively with other individuals plays a critical role in the lives of all animals. Whether we are examining how moths attract a mate, ground squirrels convey information ...
BOT or NOT? This special series explores the evolving relationship between humans and machines, examining the ways that robots, artificial intelligence and automation are impacting our work and lives.