A new University of Mississippi study shows that some sound waves don't just move forward—they also move slightly to the side. Understanding this movement could help researchers develop more precise ...

Researchers on Cape Cod, Mass., recently discovered the oldest known recordings of whale sounds and believe the discovery could help scientists understand how the animals communicate ...

Researchers on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, recently discovered the oldest known recordings of whale sounds and believe the discovery could help scientists understand how the animals communicate.

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New technology enables us to perceive sounds beyond human hearing range, allowing a new perspective on our place on the planet.

Animals are noisy. And their noises can travel a long way. But making sounds can be a double-edged sword: it can help them communicate, sometimes over long distances, but it can also reveal them to ...

Humans are fundamentally "musical animals"—and our capacity for music is rooted in biology, not just culture. This is the conclusion of new work by University of Amsterdam professor of Music Cognition ...

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