Royal Institution Christmas Lectures – 2017: The Language of Life
2017
3 Episodes
Episodes
S52E01
Say It with Sound
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.
26 Dec 201759m
S52E02
Silent Messages
Professor Sophie Scott explores the world of silent communication, investigating why smells and body language can say so much.
27 Dec 201759m
S52E03
The Word
Professor Sophie Scott investigates what language is and whether humans are really the only species to use it.
28 Dec 201759m