In the movie Hoppers, scientists “hop” human consciousness into animal-like robots to talk to other species. We asked the ...

In 2025 we will see AI and machine learning leveraged to make real progress in understanding animal communication, answering a question that has puzzled humans as long as we have existed: “What are ...

Scientists found special brain connections in seals and sea lions that help control vocal sounds. This may explain how speech ...

Animals are noisy. And their noises can travel a long way. But making sounds can be a double-edged sword: it can help them communicate, sometimes over long distances, but it can also reveal them to ...

Western University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. Western University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. Did you know that animal sounds can be crucial to ...

We talk about what an ear even is, how ears have evolved, how they work, and some of the cool ways animals have tweaked their ears to work for their lifestyle. We talk about what an ear even is, how ...

A study shows that rattlesnake rattling works as a powerful warning signal that scares animals and prevents dangerous encounters in the wild.