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2017: The Language of Life

3 episodes · 2017

  1. 1Say It with Sound

    26 Dec 2017 · 59 min

    Prof Sophie Scott uses hissing cockroaches, chirping crickets and rumbling elephants to explore how humans and animals have evolved to use sound to send messages.

  2. 2Silent Messages

    27 Dec 2017 · 59 min

    Professor Sophie Scott explores the world of silent communication, investigating why smells and body language can say so much.

  3. 3The Wordfinale

    28 Dec 2017 · 59 min

    Professor Sophie Scott investigates what language is and whether humans are really the only species to use it.