Language

In logic, mathematics, computer science, and linguistics, a formal language consists of words whose letters are taken from an alphabet and are well-formed according to a specific set of rules.

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Scientists Create Artificial Neuron That “Speaks” the Language of the Brain

Scientists Unlock Secrets of Plants’ Language of Light

When words matter: Language and culture shape early childhood outcomes - EurekAlert!

Birds’ vocal warnings provide new insight into the origins of language - EurekAlert!

Gender, language and income biases limit contributions to scientific, English-language journals - EurekAlert!

Zone zero: The rise of effortless exercise. In the language of endurance training, zone 1 usually means about 50-60% of your maximum heart rate. Zone zero dips beneath that. It has become shorthand for very light activity, with surprising benefits.

In the 1850s, Deaf Americans built a network that kept their language alive

Scientists discover the moment AI truly understands language

New book Terraglossia reclaims language, Country and culture - EurekAlert!

Did Baby Talk Give Rise to Language?

Brains over bots: why toddlers still beat AI at learning language - EurekAlert!

Ancient humans only evolved language once, but why?

Building a health system that speaks your language - EurekAlert!

The brain relocates its functions depending on the hemisphere used for language in left-handers - EurekAlert!

Could deciphering dolphin language help us communicate with ET?

Language isn't just for communication -- it also shapes how sensory experiences are stored in the brain

Language a barrier in biodiversity work

The origins of language - EurekAlert!

The origins of language

Speech and hearing tests allow early detection of rare type of dementia that affects language - EurekAlert!