The sound is sharp, spare and strange, a burst of clicks cutting through seawater. For years, researchers treated those sperm ...

On the surface, [these vocalizations] sound like this alien, ocean intelligence that has nothing to do with us,” says lead ...

New research reveals a previously unknown dimension of sperm whale vocalizations, shedding light on their complex communication system. NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A groundbreaking study ...

Scientists are learning that sperm whales communicate in ways that may mirror human language. A sperm whale is seen socializing with its pod near Dominica, where scientists have been studying how the ...

Diphthongs—those gliding vowel sounds—can be tricky for early readers, but with the right strategies, they become a fun and essential phonics skill. Teachers are using structured, research-based ...

Vowel teams can be tricky, but with the right strategies, kids can master them and strengthen their reading skills. From hands-on games to targeted small group lessons, teachers are finding creative ...

Sperm whales’ click-based communication system has patterns that echo how human languages use vowels, according to a new study published today in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological ...

A sperm whale is seen socializing with its pod near Dominica, where scientists have been studying how the species communicates. Franco Banfi, Nature Picture Library When sperm whales communicate with ...