Tag: human language
A Mystery: How Human Languages Came to Exist
Neuroscientists wrestle with human language even more than poets or (for example) English majors do.
The Role of Learning in the Honey Bee Waggle Dance
Learning is largely a programmed behavior, governed by a type of algorithm, particularly for animals with limited cognitive ability.
Evolution Theater: Smithsonian Whitewashes Human Origins
The museum makes a big deal of Lucy. Their portrayal has many more bones than the original!
Navigational Genius — Not Just for the Birds
While these theories may appear reasonable, given the complexity of the behavior it is unclear how a Darwinian process can be a plausible explanation.