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Royal Institution Christmas Lectures

Royal Institution Christmas Lectures 2017: The Language of Life

2017: The Language of Life Episodes

1. Say It with Sound

December 26th, 201759 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. Silent Messages

December 27th, 201759 min

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

3. The Word

December 28th, 201759 min

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