Advertisement'Project Nim': A Chimp Learns, And Humans Don'tJuly 07, 2011Ella TaylorfacebookEmailSign Of The Times: Nim Chimpsky (left) was taught sign language by Columbia University researchers, including student Laura-Ann Petitto, as part of an experiment to prove that nonhumans could learn language. Ultimately, though, the study served to exhibit the failings of his "teachers." (Roadside Attractions)