What does the study of domesticated birds tell us about the evolution of human language?
Looking for keys of the human language evolution in bird singingCredit: UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA Language is one of the most ...
Tag: Language/Linguistics/Speech
UW researchers studying how to make online arguments productive
Credit: Rebecca Gourley/University of Washington The internet seems like the place to go to get into fights. Whether they're with ...
Finding resiliency in local, community news gathering
Study by journalism professors at University of Missouri and University of Kansas explores impact of COVID-19 on US community newspapersCredit: ...
Engineers use tiny device to change songbird pitch, improve understanding of human speech
University of Arizona engineers have created a tiny, wireless device to rapidly change the pitch of adult songbirds' songs, with ...
Embracing our excremental selves
In her latest book, Mary Foltz examines the ways several postmodern authors produce scatological works to critique how humans treat ...
Star-shaped brain cells may be linked to stuttering
UC Riverside-led study examined the effects of the medication risperidone on brain metabolism in stutteringCredit: UCR School of Medicine. RIVERSIDE, ...
Changing the connection between the hemispheres affects speech perception
Credit: Basil Preisig When we listen to speech sounds, the information that enters our left and right ear is not ...
Studies use mathematics to analyze the semantics of dream reports during the pandemic
Researchers at a center for neuromathematics say dreams reflect the fear and anxiety fueled by the diseaseCredit: Weid de souza ...
Pace of prehistoric human innovation could be revealed by ‘linguistic thermometer’
Physics expert joins forces with linguists to better model the pastCredit: Image from Martin Sanchez on Unsplash https://unsplash.com/ Multi-disciplinary researchers ...
Study explains role of bone-conducted speech transmission in speech production and hearing
Scientists investigate transmission properties of bone-conducted (BC) speech sound, opening doors to BC-based speech and hearing assistive technologyCredit: Masashi Unoki ...
New work provides insight into the relationship between complexity and diversity
Parts of the planet that are diverse biologically and culturally show even more diversity than you'd expectCredit: (Figure: Hamilton et ...
Discussion and de-escalation in social media
International research team awarded funding to develop AI-based, social media 'moderator'Credit: Dr Valentin Gold, University of Göttingen It's a familiar ...
Researchers deconstruct ancient Jewish parchment using multiple imaging techniques
Analyses of the materials in the scrolls helps put the object into an historical context and guides conservators in future ...
Masked education: Which face coverings are best for student comprehension?
As instructors continue to wear masks for the safety of themselves and their students, the question of which types of ...