Riddles in code; is there a gene for language?
‘I have…’ Words are like genes; on their own they are not very powerful. But apply them with others in…
Can sponges see?
Seeing red: for happy faces, or snakes in the grass?
We see red: dogs don’t. Our eyes emphasise contrasts, making it easier to spot colours, patterns, and rhythmical movements. But no two people see red in the same way. How has our vision evolved, and why?
Telling Tales
Scissors cut paper. Paper wraps rock. Rock blunts scissors. These sentences are not only the ‘unspoken rules’ of the game;…
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