Zebra finches have a more complex way of communicating than previously thought. A new study published in the journal Science found that the sociable songbird does not just recognize and organize ...

Zebra finches sort calls by context as well as identity, hinting that birds have a mental representation of meaning.

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Zebra finches can not only distinguish the full range of their species' vocalizations but also organize them by meaning, according to a new study. The ...

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Without further ado, here are the winners of the 2025 Ig Nobel prizes.

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