Physicists have now discovered two types of sensors in animals that can detect magnetic fields close to the quantum limit, information that could improve our own design of magnetometer devices.
Back in 2021, a test of cephalopod smarts reinforced how important it is for us humans to not underestimate animal intelligence.
A new research suggests wild African elephants may pick their own names and use them to call and greet one another on the savanna.
The latest study is a big step forward in decoding whale linguistics - and machine learning is making it possible.
The revelation that even the miniature brain of a honeybee can grasp basic mathematical operations has implications for the future development of AI.
Do social pressures cause the evolution of big brains? The debate is ongoing.
The results show that apes can grasp what others know even when it differs from their own knowledge. This demonstrate that nonhuman primates can recognize others' beliefs, desires, and intentions, a phenomenon called "theory of mind" (ToM).
Scientists say they have documented two dolphins using what appear to be discrete words and sentences.
Recent research shows humpbacks do more than just protect their young: they often go on the offensive, actively seeking out and harassing killer whales – and even preventing them from attacking other species like seals, porpoises and sea lions.
