In a new book called Why Whales Sing, Eduardo Mercado details his life's work to try and understand what whale songs are all about.

A nearly two-decade study of whale songs recorded in the Southern Ocean suggests that blue whales, the largest creatures ever to have roamed the Earth, may be recovering in Antarctica after being ...

Whales use complex communication systems we still don’t understand, a trope exploited in sci-fi shows like Apple TV’s Extrapolations. That show featured a humpback whale (voiced by Meryl Streep) ...

Any way you slice it, whales are fascinating animals. They vary greatly in size and behavior, have rich and deep cognitive and emotional lives, and many can communicate and negotiate their social and ...

Language has long been considered a uniquely human trait, with features that mark it out as distinct from the communication of all other species. However, research published in Science has uncovered ...

Blue whales are loud. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, they are some of the loudest animals on the entire planet. However, something is changing. A study from earlier ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Whales are known for their noises, from humpback whale songs to the ...

In the waters off California's Monterey Bay, some of the oceans' most iconic creatures have gone unusually silent — and researchers say it's a warning sign we can't afford to ignore. Whale songs, long ...

The latest version of Stability AI’s Stable Audio audio generator now lets users create three-minute-long songs. The latest version of Stability AI’s Stable Audio audio generator now lets users create ...

Thanks to onboard auditory technology, whale watchers from Australia to Mexico can now eavesdrop on what’s happening under the waves. I scanned the surface of the ocean, waiting for a breach or a blow ...