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Language Structure

Compositionality Sentence Structure Statistical Laws Cultural Transmission Communication Systems

Bonobo Communication Shows Complex Language-Like Structures

New research confirms bonobos use compositional vocal sequences, shedding light on the evolutionary roots of human language.

Bonobos Exhibit Complex Communication Once Thought Unique to Humans

Whale Songs Found to Follow Human Language Laws

Study Reveals Brain Processes Short Sentences as Fast as Images