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University of Virginia researchers discovered a brain signal pattern that explains why some autistic children communicate more easily than others. The breakthrough could help objectively measure communication challenges and test new therapies.
A Nigerian defense tech startup just entered pilot testing of locally built encrypted communication devices with the country's military. DefComm's technology aims to give Nigeria communication independence in an era when cybersecurity can determine national security.
Artificial intelligence is finally unlocking the secret languages of animals, revealing complex friendships, hierarchies, and communication patterns humans have never understood before. From whale songs to elephant rumbles, we're discovering animals have been having sophisticated conversations all along.
A licensed therapist created a simple quiz that reveals how people communicate differently, helping millions build stronger relationships. Understanding these five distinct styles can transform how we connect with the people we care about most.
A NASA Mars mission failed in 1999 not because of technology, but because people weren't talking to each other. Psychology professor Tessa West reveals how tiny shifts in communication can prevent smart teams from falling apart.
Scientists are using artificial intelligence to decode how crows and orcas communicate, analyzing years of recorded calls in hours instead of months. The breakthrough technology is helping researchers understand complex animal societies and protect marine life from underwater noise pollution.
When Jessica Fletcher's nonverbal son lost his communication device at a restaurant, he drew a keyboard from memory to place his order. Now she wears that keyboard as a tattoo so Hunter can always share his thoughts.
Researchers have solved a 4,000-year mystery about how horses communicate. Every whinny is actually two sounds produced simultaneously through a rare vocal superpower.
A Pennsylvania musician broke down Queen's legendary wall of sound by layering 12 vocal tracks to recreate "Don't Stop Me Now." The viral video reveals the painstaking process behind the band's bombastic harmonies.
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Scientists discovered that vampire bats change their vocalizations to sound more like their closest friends, especially when they share food. This rare behavior shows how these misunderstood creatures build deep social bonds through communication.
Steve Navaroli lost his vocal cords to life-saving surgery, but new technology helped him speak again. His story shows how medical innovation is transforming recovery for throat cancer patients.
Four astronauts heading around the Moon in NASA's Artemis II mission will stay connected through two powerful communication networks spanning Earth and deep space. The technology ensures crews can talk to mission control, share images and video, and make calls home from thousands of miles away.
A brief magnetic pulse treatment helped autistic children with intellectual disabilities improve their communication skills in just five days. The gains lasted at least a month with no serious side effects.
A Brazilian climate institute is investing up to $4 million in projects that turn climate science into action. Grants up to $500,000 will fund innovative ways to help communities understand and respond to climate change.
Scientists discovered that deer create glowing signposts in forests that only they can see under UV light. The finding reveals a secret visual language prey animals use to safely share information without alerting predators.
When storms knock out cell towers and internet fails, amateur radio operators in West Texas are stepping up to keep communities connected. The volunteer group is training neighbors to help each other when traditional communication goes dark. #
Scientists are studying whether pets can truly "talk" using button soundboards, and 10,000 dogs worldwide are proving they might have more to say than we thought. Early results suggest our four-legged friends understand more than simple commands.
More than 35 communications students at Elon University received awards and scholarships at an annual ceremony celebrating academic excellence and community impact. The recognition included six Outstanding Senior Awards and multiple merit-based scholarships supporting future journalists, filmmakers, and communications professionals.
New research reveals the secret to climate communication that inspires action instead of despair. A University of the Basque Country study analyzed digital platforms and found strategies that empower people rather than overwhelm them.
Scientists discovered that a cat's purr is like a fingerprint, more reliable for identifying individual cats than their meows. The finding reveals how living with humans transformed cat communication in surprising ways.
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