Human language may seem messy and inefficient compared to the ultra-compact strings of ones and zeros used by computers—but our brains actually prefer it that way. New research reveals that while ...

In the 1960s and 70s, a group of chimpanzees astonished the world by learning sign language. Only two remain and one question still lingers—was it worth it?

Speaking English abroad quietly places the burden of communication on locals, treating them as the ones who must adapt.

The NFL has posted on social media praising Bad Bunny's recent Super Bowlhalftime show, which has garnered plenty of controversy and criticism from certain football fans. The performance marked the ...

In 1980, as some 125,000 Cubans were fleeing the Castro regime during the Mariel boatlift, a lot of Spanish was being spoken in the Miami area. Too much of it, according to some residents who ...

Over the last 50 years, BYU has established itself as a top language university. According to the most recent MLA survey, BYU ranks #1 in both language course offerings and advanced language ...

Peec AI analyzed fan-out queries from 10M+ ChatGPT prompts and found 43% of background searches ran in English, even for non-English prompts.

The research team concluded that talking in an acquired language didn’t impinge on a mother’s ability to synchronise her ...

The map appears to show Irish declining rapidly since 1920 — a low point for the language.

Researchers say neural synchrony between moms and kids doesn't get lost in translation.

Lawmakers tackle linguistic gaps in gun safety efforts, contributing to the debate over the Trump administration’s English-only policies.

North America’s linguistic landscape is changing quietly but steadily, shaped by decades of migration, regional history, and cultural continuity. While English remains the dominant language across ...