I still vividly remember the first time we observed neurons responding not to audible sound, but to concentrated, precisely calibrated ultrasonic pulses. On the screen in front of us, calcium signals ...

Your gut is packed with bacteria. Trillions of them. They help digest food, make vitamins, and keep harmful microbes in check. For years, scientists have noticed that when these bacteria change, ...

A ruling on office correspondence etiquette. Joann writes: My co-workers like to send voice memos to explain some complex dynamic or dump unfiltered thoughts into the void. I hate it. I don’t want to ...

Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT), working with international collaborators, have shown that people in northern Mozambique use regionally distinct “dialects” when communicating with ...

Collage by Becky Lee for Edutopia, adamkaz, Milan Markovic / iStock A few years ago, our administrative team sent home what we thought was a clear message about a schedule change and an upcoming ...

Plants may appear silent, but plant communities are constantly communicating. Instead of sound or movement, plants exchange information through chemical scents released from their leaves, flowers, and ...

The eucalyptus-scented world of koalas holds secrets that would make even the most sophisticated perfumer jealous. These seemingly sleepy marsupials are actually running a complex chemical ...

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...

Button-based communication tools are drawing attention for their role in helping dogs express needs and emotions. Trainers say success depends less on the device and more on consistency, timing, and ...

Today's Savannah Guthrie posted an update after undergoing the vocal surgery that will have her out from the NBC morning show for weeks.

Savannah Guthrie is taking it one morning at a time. The Today anchor shared an update after undergoing vocal surgery that will keep her off of the NBC morning show for weeks. Savannah shared a selfie ...