What are Animals Saying? Preview
From singing whales and squeaking bats to thumping spiders and clicking dolphins, the world is filled with the exotic sounds of our fellow creatures. What are they saying? Can we decode their own communications? NOVA Wonders follows researchers around the globe who are deciphering an amazing array of clues that reveal how animals share information critical to their survival.
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NOVA Wonders Series Preview
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NOVA Wonders takes viewers on a journey to the frontiers of science, where researchers are tackling some of the biggest questions about life and the cosmos. From the mysteries of astrophysics to the secrets of the body to the challenges of inventing technologies that could rival—and even surpass—the abilities of the human mind. These six hours reveal how far we’ve come in our search for answers.
What are Chimps Saying?
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Chimps have their own rich world of communication.
The Law all Languages Obey
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Animal and human forms of communication may be much closer than we previously thought.
The Secrets of Spider Seduction
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Can scientists stomach hours of spider sex in order to understand their language?
Meet Talithia Williams
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Meet Dr. Talithia Williams, host of NOVA Wonders.
Meet Rana el Kaliouby
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Meet Dr. Rana el Kaliouby, the co-host of NOVA Wonders.
Meet André Fenton
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Meet Dr. André Fenton, the co-host of NOVA Wonders.
Profile: Erich Jarvis
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Meet Erich Jarvis, a scientist and salsa dancer studying vocal-learning in mice and songbirds.
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