The philosophy of language and thought investigates the intricate relationship between linguistic expressions and the mental representations they evoke. Rooted in classical debates surrounding ...

Over 7,000 languages are spoken around the world. Each one reflects a rich ecosystem of ideas – seeds that grow into a multitude of worldviews. Today, many of these immeasurably precious knowledge ...

A new Science paper challenges the idea that language stems from a single evolutionary root. Instead, it proposes that our ability to communicate evolved through the interaction of biology and culture ...

A new study suggests that language may rely less on complex grammar than previously thought. Every time we speak, we’re ...

Every time we speak, we're improvising. "Humans possess a remarkable ability to talk about almost anything, sometimes putting ...

Hannah Papacek Harper's feature directorial debut, which is getting its U.K. premiere at Sheffield DocFest, shows us the challenges for the natural world through a lens of science seen through art. By ...

New research shows AI language models mirror how the human brain builds meaning over time while listening to natural speech.

A new study challenges the idea that language stems from a single evolutionary root. Instead, it proposes that our ability to communicate evolved through the interaction of biology and culture, and ...