PBS’s Wednesday NOVA special “Can Dogs Talk” examines the scientific evidence by exploring the viral social media  phenomenon ...

Could dogs ever learn something like speech? A new review explores the science behind enhancing canine communication.

What if your dog could one day talk to you? This idea, which has permeated stories for centuries, is now being examined by scientific research. While talking dogs still belong to fiction, experts ...

A ‘NOVA’ special examines the question of canine communication—and whether the internet’s viral ‘button dogs’ have any actual ...

Premieres Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Can dogs understand what we say—and talk back?

Christina Hunger spent the morning arguing with her dog. Stella isn’t an ordinary pup. The Blue Heeler/Catahoula mix doesn’t just whine and bark. She uses her words to communicate her frustration to ...

Wouldn't it be great to always know what is going on in a dog's mind? Despite the fact that dogs are the oldest domesticated animal (domestication took place roughly between 16,000 and 12,000 years ...

Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is slated to be a universal animal language translator, thus you can speak with your favorite pet, such as a lovable dog. In today’s column, I explore a touted ...

Stella isn’t an ordinary pup. The Blue Heeler/Catahoula mix doesn’t just whine and bark. She uses her words to communicate her frustration to Hunger, who told her it was time to come inside to start ...