What Makes a Brain "Speech Ready?" - JSTOR Daily

By James MacDonaldJanuary 5, 20173 min read

Can monkeys talk? According to new research, they could, if their brains would let them.

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Emily Robinson wins The Conversation Prize for writers 2026 for her entry on the lost medieval island of Ravenser Odd

Emily Robinson from the University of Sussex and Alison Garden from Queen’s University Belfast are winner and runner up in The Conversation Prize for writers 2026.

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The Conversation

Does fandom for the rock duo ‘Angine de Poitrine’ signal a prog rock renaissance?

Angine de Poitrine occupies a different part of the prog rock musical spectrum than Rush, who emerged from the classic prog rock era.

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Hyperallergic

The Unsung Craftspeople Who Built Ancient Egypt

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National Geographic

The Reconnaissance Plane That Helped Win World War II

Nimble and fast, Spitfire PR planes ran vital photo missions for Allied forces.

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Literary Hub

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The Paris Review

“Do You Think This Conversation Is Going Well?” and Other Pickup Lines

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Gemma SieffSep 25, 2026