A new framework argues that human language did not arise from a single evolutionary leap but from the convergence of many biological abilities and cultural processes.

A new study challenges the idea that language stems from a single evolutionary root. Instead, it proposes that our ability to communicate evolved through the interaction of biology and culture, and ...

How can we compare human and machine intelligence when we can’t decide which species – cats or dogs — is more intelligent?

A new Science paper challenges the idea that language stems from a single evolutionary root. Instead, it proposes that our ability to communicate evolved through the interaction of biology and culture ...

A new study shows chimps can weigh evidence, draw rational conclusions and even grasp what they don’t know—challenging ...

For something so admired, so synonymous with merit, the concept of intelligence is remarkably poorly understood. Our society operates on the assumption that people with greater intelligence deserve ...

For something so admired, so synonymous with merit, the concept of intelligence is remarkably poorly understood. Our society operates on the assumption that people with greater intelligence deserve ...

New research reveals vowel-like patterns inside sperm whale click messages, or codas, suggesting surprisingly rich ...

The Cetacean Translation Initiative is using artificial intelligence to help understand sperm whale communications. Lawyers ...

The Singapore Writers Festival 2025 presents more than 200 programmes, connecting the global literary community from various ...

New research reveals sperm whale communication is more complex than thought. Instead of simple clicks, whales use vowel-like ...

The 74th annual Miss Universe pageant will be held in Bangkok on 21. Over 100 women from around the world will be competing.