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?

This time around, the group recruited 10 GWL dogs and 21 non-GWL dogs, all border collies, since this is the most common breed to fall into the GWL category. They compiled a list of eight toys: two ...

Guinea pigs may be small and quiet to the outside world, but within their tiny bodies lives a rich emotional universe. They do not speak in words, yet they communicate constantly through sounds, ...

Animals, you’re likely the kind of person whose YouTube algorithm loads you up on animal videos: cute, amazing, mind-blowing ...

Pet soundboards allow our four-legged friends to press buttons and express themselves in human language. But is it real? UC ...

David Geeslin and others in the Deaf community are concerned about Butler University's new master's program in Deaf education. The program focuses on teaching speaking and listening to deaf ...

Language learning is deeply personal—but some languages are, objectively, more accessible to native English speakers than others. Factors like shared roots, familiar grammar rules, a common writing ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Older adults may find learning new languages challenging, but recent research shows the effort itself provides ...

Meta released an open source language learning app for Quest 3 that combines mixed reality passthrough and AI-powered object recognition. Called Spatial Lingo: Language Practice, the app not only aims ...

Most dog owners are aware that their pooch is smart enough to know a few choice phrases—“walkies,” for instance, or, perhaps more likely, “time for dinner.” Some particularly intelligent canines can ...

Jessica Mary Bradley currently receives funding from the British Academy / Leverhulme Trust in collaboration with Wellcome. Abigail Parrish does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding ...