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Human fascination with bottlenose dolphins goes back thousands of years, at least as early as Greek mythology. But it wasn’t until the 1960s that methodical research into dolphin communication began.

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When high-voltage electricity breaks out in open air, it rips through the atmosphere, forming chaotic, branching fingers of ...

After losing an hour of shut-eye thanks to daylight saving time, sleep is on many people’s minds today. The day after we “spring forward,” people are significantly more tired—and cranky—due to that ...

Researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have uncovered the oldest known recording of whale song. And it reveals a noisier soundscape of today's oceans.

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"Ultimately, the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or friendship, is conversation," wrote Oscar Wilde.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A horse’s whinny is an iconic sound, arguably on par with a cow ...