Can Mowgli be taught to speak? What are the cells in our body talking about? Why do bees dance? Who invented the language of the elves? Can plants argue? Can you speak in notes? Who yawns in fear? Why do languages die? How to convey a message using fire and water? What can the windmills and drums "tell"?

In this issue of Stardust, we will talk with linguists and biologists, children's writers and poets about the many different languages, signs and symbols that we use to communicate with each other.