Language has long been seen as a defining trait of human intelligence. Unlike the communication systems of other species, ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

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 ...

Every Saturday, we’re going deep on one song we’ve never reviewed before. This week, we begin with Björk’s magical, ineffable ...