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Have you ever caught yourself having a full-blown heart-to-heart with your dog, only to wonder if they’re actually listening ...

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 ...

In the animated movie Up, a boisterous dog wears an electronic collar that translates his doggy thoughts into English words. ...

Language shapes the way we view our world. In the field of wildlife conservation, even very subtle word choices drive peoples’ perceptions around individual species or situations. These word choices ...

Researchers have identified tiny genetic “switches” that appear to play a surprisingly large role in human language ability.

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. Some scientists believe ...

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 ...

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