Can Parrot Brains Teach Us About Human Speech?
(smithsonianmag.com)
Parrots have long fascinated humans with their ability to mimic speech, but new research reveals their brains do more than just imitate—they use complex neural systems that parallel the way humans produce speech.
Parrots have long fascinated humans with their ability to mimic speech, but new research reveals their brains do more than just imitate—they use complex neural systems that parallel the way humans produce speech.
Dogs use two-word button combos to communicate
(sciencedaily.com)
A new study from UC San Diego's Comparative Cognition Lab shows that dogs trained to use soundboards to "talk" are capable of making two-word button combinations that go beyond random behavior or simple imitation of their owners.
A new study from UC San Diego's Comparative Cognition Lab shows that dogs trained to use soundboards to "talk" are capable of making two-word button combinations that go beyond random behavior or simple imitation of their owners.
Ants vs. Humans: Putting Group Smarts to the Test
(weizmann.ac.il)
Anyone who has dealt with ants in the kitchen knows that ants are highly social creatures; it’s rare to see one alone.
Anyone who has dealt with ants in the kitchen knows that ants are highly social creatures; it’s rare to see one alone.