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

Artificial intelligence is no longer just remixing music, it is quietly taking over the role of composer, producer and performer, often without listeners noticing. A new wave of research suggests that ...

Humpback whale song is a striking example of a complex, culturally transmitted behavior, but up to now, there was little evidence it has language-like structure. Human language, which is also ...

Humpback whale songs have statistical patterns in their structure that are remarkably similar to those seen in human language. While this doesn’t mean the songs convey complex meanings like our ...