A researcher has earned a $100,000 prize for decoding bird communication, paving the way for potential human-animal conversations through groundbreaking linguistic insights.
The award recognizes Dr. Elie's research on the 11 core calls in zebra finches
Jun 26, 2026
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What's the storyDr. Julie Elie of the University of California, Berkeley, has been awarded the 2026 Coller-Dolittle prize for her groundbreaking work in decoding the communication of zebra finches.
The $100,000 award recognizes her research on the 11 core calls in the zebra finch vocabulary and their meanings.
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