All human languages follow the same pattern: The most common word is used twice as often as the second most common word, three times as often as the third most common word, four times as often as the ...

Whale song is more similar to human language than previously thought, research has found. The study, led by the University of ...

Language has long been seen as a defining trait of human intelligence. Unlike the communication systems of other species, ...

A new study reveals that whale song and human languages share features that make them easier to learn. Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are known for their complex songs. New research suggests ...