From chirps to ‘hellos’: Why some birds talk like people

Some birds that mimic humans can only say a few words or phrases. For instance, crows in captivity often repeat words like ...
PBS

Can Dogs Talk? Preview

Do speech buttons really allow dogs to talk to us? Scientists investigate. Can dogs understand what we say—and talk back? Witness amazing moments from a major experiment, as thousands of dogs use ...
The Quietus

“It’s About Time We Brought Art In, Innit?” Talk Talk’s The Colour Of Spring at 40

Every story has a beginning, a middle and an end, but, as contemporary narratives demand, Talk Talk’s has come to be told in reverse, caring little for distractions. There are ‘wannabe’ years and ...
Sydney Morning Herald

Tony Abbott’s budgie smugglers sell for $700 at Young Libs gala

Ain’t no party like a Liberal Party party, we have observed before. And there certainly ain’t no party like The Young Liberal Annual Ball held at the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria the other ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Talk Is Cheap, Talk Shows Are Not: Daytime TV’s Big Problem

Sky-high production costs and waning audiences are pushing hosts off the dial. Video podcasts may be the final blow to the format. By Alex Weprin, Caitlin Huston, Katie Kilkenny 'The Kelly Clarkson ...