Month: December 2022

Beyond Anthropocentrism in Comparative Cognition: Recentering Animal Linguistics

Just as we consider ourselves the center of the universe, we often assume that human language is the pinnacle of communication. But new research in comparative cognition challenges this anthropocentric view and explores the rich world of animal linguistics. In this study, researchers delve into the complexity of communication systems across different species, highlighting the […]

Published on December 8, 2022

Exploring the Symmetry of Generalizations in Social and Animal Groups

Imagine you’re at a party. You see a few ravens outside, and you exclaim, ‘Ravens are black!’ Yep, we all know that. But have you ever thought about why we tend to accept statements like that without much evidence? Well, researchers have been curious too! They wanted to know if this tendency extends to generalizations […]

Published on December 8, 2022

The Power of Gestures: Boosting Memory with Hands-On Learning!

Imagine you’re trying to learn a story, but instead of just reading it, you use your hands to create accompanying gestures. Well, according to this study, that hands-on approach can actually improve your ability to remember the narrative later on! The researchers wanted to see if producing gestures while learning would enhance narrative recall. And […]

Published on December 8, 2022