If changing the way you speak your language affects thinking ... to metaphors—can shape the most fundamental dimensions of human cognition, including space, time, causality, and our relationship ...
Sophisticated birdsong follows strict grammatical rules, much like human sentences. But what happens when birds can’t hear ...
Language has long been considered a uniquely human trait, with features that mark it out as distinct from the communication ...
Researchers say they've discovered that humpback whale song is passed down over the years and changes — something it has in common with human language. (Carl De Souza/AFP/Getty Images ...
The animals’ complex songs share structural patterns with human language that may make them easier for whales to learn, a new study suggests. By Emily Anthes The English language is full of wond ...
Humpback whale song is a striking example of a complex, culturally transmitted behavior, but up to now, there was little evidence it has language-like structure. Human language, which is also ...