Before babies say their first word, their brains are already learning language. New research shows how early word ...

For years, researchers have known that young children pick up words just by being around conversation. Toddlers do not need ...

This is not comparable to word learning in children. By around age two, typical English-speaking children learn approximately ...

The work of strengthening social cohesion begins with a commitment to responsible language and civility that goes beyond legislation ...

Researchers have identified that some dogs are "gifted word learners” — pups who know the names of more than 100 toys. In fact, these dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping. And even if your ...

Elizabeth I forgot, I forget the word when I try to speak. For a moment my mind is blank. Miguel I know what I want to say, but no words come to mind. It's like my mind just shuts down. Alissa ...

Imagine Max, a well-trained border collie, manages to ignore a squirrel in the park when his owner tells him to sit. His ...

Today's 'Wordle' answer will take a lot of dedicated daily players by surprise, but don't worry - it's not a mistake.

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Launching a new series on tech and innovation in travel, Tasmin Lookwood explores whether AI translation tools risk eroding ...

Toddlers can pick up new words just by overhearing conversations. Now, new research suggests that some intelligent dogs can expand their vocabulary in just the same way. Children as young as 18 months ...

In Shany Dror's study, super-smart canines had 90% accuracy in fetching toys whose names they learned directly or overheard; findings shed light on how language learning may have evolved The post ...