Tag: language

• The Laughter of Apes

  Sound doesn’t leave a fossil record, making it difficult to trace the origins of song, speech and language – but researchers have found a way. And it’s laughter! Jeff and Anthony discuss the new ways in which scientists are …

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  October 16, 2026Episodes

• So vs Oh, with Brian Brushwood

  Special Guest Brian Brushwood, from the Modern Rogue, stops by the Anxiety Chamber to discuss a recent study about language. As a magician and Scam School professor, Brian is uniquely qualified to lead Anthony and Jeff through the subtle …

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  September 8, 2026Episodes

• How Recent is Recently?

  According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word ‘recent’ is defined as “having happened or started only a short time ago.” And yet, in the world of scientific publishing, it may be one of the most imprecise terms ever …

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  January 19, 2026Episodes

• The Chimps are Talking

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  May 29, 2023Episodes

• PUF and Learn a Language Faster

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  August 14, 2020Episodes