Everyday metaphors are linked to how we experience the world around us, according to seminal work by researchers George ...

Linguists can mix, match or even break the rules of real-world languages to create interesting imaginary ones.

Labels like autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia are not new. But the way we understand them ...

Whether it’s a judicious use of the word “yinz” or the flattening of vowels in words like “out” or “down,” Pitts­burghers ...

Vandalism generally isn't something we should be celebrating. It can be destructive, inconvenient, inconsiderate and even ugly. But every now and again someone carries out an act of rebellion that ...

Section 1. Purpose and Policy. From the founding of our Republic, English has been used as our national language. Our Nation’s historic governing documents, including the Declaration of Independence ...

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While many dog owners have built their own methods of communication and trust with each other that don’t always align with the research, there are certain things your dog is trying to tell you with ...

Why does “bouba” sound round and “kiki” sound spiky? This intuition that ties certain sounds to shapes is oddly reliable all over the world. For at least a century scientists have considered this ...

Before you say a single word, people are often already making judgments about your confidence, competence and credibility based on the way you hold yourself. Nonverbal communication, also known as ...

Today’s post is the final one in a series where educators share potential challenges that might exist in teaching English Learners, and how to respond to them. Michelle Benegas, Ph.D., is an associate ...

Many people discover, sometimes much later than expected, that they are not neurotypical, often because the signs were there, but just interpreted as, say, a fun, personal quirk. So we’ve gathered ...