Language has long been seen as a defining trait of human intelligence. Unlike the communication systems of other species, ...

Saratoga High School senior Lucy Zhang presented her research on the link between whale songs and human musical compositions ...

Questioning the purpose of whale song — for love or echolocation? When Eduardo Mercado first heard a whale singing decades ago, he didn’t accept that the continuous pattern of sounds they were ...

Two new studies have found eerily human-like sophistication in whale songs, challenging notions about our exceptionality and potentially shedding light on the evolution of language. Some whales can ...

Language has long been considered a uniquely human trait, with features that mark it out as distinct from the communication ...

Whale song can be as efficient as – and, in some cases, more efficient than – human communication, according to a new study in Science Advances. Meanwhile, new unrelated research in Science further ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For humpback whales in the Pacific, their songs may be a solid ...

Any way you slice it, whales are fascinating animals. They vary greatly in size and behavior, have rich and deep cognitive and emotional lives, and many can communicate and negotiate their social and ...