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

It’s not science fiction: scientists are using machine learning algorithms to decipher how animals communicate and what ...

It’s a question that has fascinated researchers and thinkers of various traditions. Animals and humans have always interpenetrated and shaped each other’s worlds, but the project of understanding how ...

Just as AI and other cutting-edge tools create unprecedented opportunities for understanding and protecting nonhuman animals, they also pose serious risks of further manipulation and exploitation.

Unlike humans, marine animals are not born with the innate ability to speak and learn complex languages. But that doesn't mean that they don't communicate with each other at all. Instead of vocal ...

Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is slated to be a universal animal language translator, thus you can speak with your favorite pet, such as a lovable dog. In today’s column, I explore a touted ...

A groundbreaking computational tool, Chatter, is revolutionizing the study of animal communication. By analyzing ...

When my children were toddlers, our weekends included regular outings to the Baltimore zoo or aquarium. Once back from the zoo, we’d make our own. Our best no-cost amusement was imitating animal ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Nonhuman animals (animals) are constantly "talking" with one another using sounds, smells, visual signals, and various combinations thereof. In his fascinating new book titled Why Animals Talk: The ...

MONTREAL — Peeps trickle out of a soundproof chamber as its door opens. Female zebra finches are chattering away inside the microphone-lined box. The laboratory room sounds like a chorus of squeaky ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A new exhibit at the Academy of Sciences explores the secret language of animals using color. Learn to speak the language of color, your life may depend on it. By observing the ...