Birds understand many sounds around them, from mates to alarms, and this hidden skill may hint at how human language first ...

For decades, scientists have known that only a few groups of birds—songbirds, parrots, and hummingbirds—can learn to produce ...

Humans have a great capacity for both self-sabotage and unlimited learning. This makes us exceptionally unpredictable.

A new framework argues that human language did not arise from a single evolutionary leap but from the convergence of many biological abilities and cultural processes.

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But I should admit that I also dislike the books that trigger my AI radar—that uncanny-valley tingle you get when something ...

"If you say 'peanut' enough times and you hand them a peanut, just like with a kid, they're going to learn that word label," ...

Scientists are digging into one of evolution’s strangest puzzles — why only certain creatures developed minds that know they ...

From friendly talking parrot breeds to intelligent parrots that speak, each bird has its own unique personality, vocal talent and charm. While there are more than 400 species of parrots on Earth, ...

There is something captivating about the way a crow tilts its head when it watches you. It never feels random. If anything, ...

It's time to channel your inner Elphaba, whether you're singing to an audience, a karaoke bar, your shower-head or steering ...

The global search for the most intelligent animals has become one of science’s most captivating pursuits. From jungles to ...