In World First, Scientists Share What Was Almost Certainly a Conversation with a Humpback Whale
Humpback whales have very complicated vocalizing behaviors, but scientists were able to call an adult female over and have a short convo.
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Engineers Build Efficient Chip So Fast it Can Transmit All Internet's Traffic in Under a Second
A laser, a single optical chip, and a frequency comb is what scientists needed to shatter the record for data transmission at 1.8 petabits/s
8-Year-old Girl Gets to Chat with Orbiting Astronaut Using Dad's Ham Radio
Dragging Isabella out of bed, a brief opportunity to hail American astronaut Kjell Lindgren was not to be missed.
Reaching Out to Friends After Long Time is More Appreciated Than You Know, Says Research
Have you ever gotten nervous before sending a message to a friend after a long time? It's normal, but also likely unwarranted.
U.S. to Eliminate Exorbitant Cost of Prison Phone Calls With New Law
Telecom companies that specialize in providing phone service for inmates have long made the process as expensive as possible.
Two-Thirds Will Tell People They're 'Fine' Over the Holidays Even When They're Not: Here are 12 Better Responses
A poll reveals 2/3 of adults will say they're 'fine' over the holidays, even when they're not. Here's 12 better responses to 'how are you'.
Paralyzed Woman 'Speaks' with Brain Signals Turned into Talking Avatar in World First
The tech can decode the signals at a rate of 80 words a minute, while an audio recording of her voice from her wedding day gives them life.
Viral Video of Street-Vending Boy Speaking Multiple Languages Lands Him and His Siblings Free Tuition
This linguistic whiz kid is now reaping the rewards of his stunning ability to speak in at least 12 different languages.
First Ever Sentence Found in Canaanite Language is a Plea to Remove Hair Lice Discovered Etched on Ivory Comb
The first sentence ever discovered written in Canaanite language turns out to be a plea to eradicate beard lice engraved on an ivory comb.
89-year-old had to 'Speak Up' to Save Believed-Extinct Language of Indigenous People Who Revered Silence
It was only after retiring that Mr. Jaime realized, after going in search of one, that there were no other speakers of Chaná left.
Handwriting Strengthens Brain Connections and Boosts Learning More Than Tapping on a Keyboard
Since it's the movement of the hand forming the letters that promotes brain connectivity, writing on digital screens is likely the same
NASA Sends Data Over 10 Million Miles for the First Time Using a Laser
The test data was beamed about 40 times farther than the Moon is from Earth, from the recently-launched Psyche spacecraft to California.
Dad Admits Hilarious-Yet Heartwarming-Texting Blunder After He Learns the Meaning of 'LOL'
This father tells an amusing tale of how a small miscommunication with his son resulted in an embarrassing-but heartwarming-texting mishap.
Hundreds of Volunteers Have Prevented Violence By Helping 350,000 People in Sudan and Congo Make Personal Peace
In 2018 alone, World Relief recruited 750 volunteers to help de-escalate conflicts in villages in Sudan, Pakistan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
People Are Falling in Love With How Lebanese Grandma Pronounces Famous English Words
This 84-year-old woman and her grandson can't help but share a laugh over her pronunciation of famous English names and brands.
Despite Language Barrier, Family Develops the Sweetest Connection With Japanese Neighbor
This American family never expected their simple gift of beer and chocolate would lead to such a sweet and lasting relationship with their neighbor.
There Are Now 100 New Sign Language Terms for Scientific Words Thanks to This Deaf Student
Deaf scientists will no longer have to spell out long complex biological names thanks to the efforts of one determined university student.
Researchers Teleport Information to Be Stored Within a Diamond
Japanese researchers have succeeded in teleporting information on a quantum level – and it has huge implications for the future of technology.
How You and Your Friends May Soon Be Able to Play Video Games Together Using Only Your Minds
Researchers successfully developed a system that could soon allow us to play video games with our friends using a form of telepathy.
Non-Verbal High School Student Makes History By Giving Stunning Graduation Speech With Voice Tech
A non-verbal high school student delivered an awe-inspiring commencement speech earlier this week using speech software he programmed in class.
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