New research on primate alloparenting, or infant care by non-parents, sheds light on the evolution of facial expressions.

Quantum communication has the potential to provide truly secure global communications.

A brain-computer interface allowed a man with paralysis to create computer text at 90 characters per minute just by thinking about handwriting.

Gestures like waving and pointing go hand-in-hand with first words. A new study finds twins do both later than single-born children.

A new study argues we should search for microbial life rather than human-like aliens.

A new study argues we should search for microbial life rather than human-like aliens.

Understanding numbers in the news or social media can empower you to figure out risks and make good choices. Here's what to look out for to make sure you aren't misled by COVID-19 coverage.

Male zebra finches sing the same phrases during courtship and non-courtship. We can't tell which is which but a new algorthm can—and female finches can too.

Male zebra finches sing the same phrases during courtship and non-courtship. We can't tell which is which but a new algorthm can—and female finches can too.

By reducing synchrony among speakers, video conferencing actually may make it harder to communicate effectively than non-visual ways of connecting.