Name: What we learn before we're born
Uploaded: 2011-11-29T16:31:26Z
Duration: 16 min 29 s
Description: Pop quiz: When does learning begin? Answer: Before we are born. Science writer Annie Murphy Paul talks through new research that shows how much we learn in the womb -- from the lilt of our native language to our soon-to-be-favorite foods.

Pop quiz: When does learning begin? Answer: Before we are born. Science writer Annie Murphy Paul talks through new research that shows how much we learn in the womb -- from the lilt of our native language to our soon-to-be-favorite foods.

Annie Murphy Paul: What we learn before we're born

What we learn before we're born

Babies' cries mimic their mother's native language from birth, showcasing early linguistic adaptation influenced by prenatal sounds.

The Dutch Hunger Winter study reveals prenatal nutrition scarcity impacts health decades later, illustrating fetal adaptability.

Before birth, fetuses learn native language nuances and diet preferences, shaping lifelong health and cultural identity.