In the movie Hoppers, scientists “hop” human consciousness into animal-like robots to talk to other species. We asked the experts their thoughts on how conceivable the plot is.

Animal communication is more than simple signals. Mammals use sounds, expressions, and touch to convey emotions and social messages. Brain cells called mirror neurons help them understand feelings.

Image by Helena Sushitskaya from Pixabay UC San Diego’s Federico Rossano breaks down the science behind dogs’ “word buttons,” ...

Why do humans have language and other animals apparently don't? It's one of the most enduring questions in the study of mind and communication. Across all cultures, humans use richly expressive ...

Crying is one of the most recognizable human emotional signals. Tears appear when people experience grief, relief, joy, or deep stress. Because this response is so familiar, observers often assume ...

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 ...

This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and science podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Behavioral ecologist Jaclyn Aubin has studied beluga whales in ...

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 ...

Explore how animals, including bees, apes, and elephants, exhibit intentional communication beyond human capabilities.

Humans appear to be the only species clearly proven to shed tears specifically because of emotions. Elephants, primates, and dogs show behaviors and biological responses that come closest to human ...

Anna Jon-And receives funding from from the Swedish Research Council and has received funding from Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. Johan Lind has received funding from the Swedish Research ...