words

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

A picture is worth a thousand words: Multimedia slides help students boost science vocabulary - EurekAlert!

For generations, the unique mix of Spanish and English on the U.S.–Mexico border—with words like parquear (“to park”) and troca (“truck”)—was dismissed as “improper.” Now, a massive scientific effort is preserving it in digital archives, granting it the legitimacy it deserves.

A study comparing 24 languages finds that words like “in” and “on” do not match across cultures — but beneath the differences lies a small universal set of spatial concepts shaping how humans talk about location.

What do our words say about our minds? - EurekAlert!

Why Does AI Feel So Human if It's Just a 'Calculator For Words'?

Babies pay attention longest when parents combine words and gestures, UC Davis study suggests - EurekAlert!

The Words Humans Use to Describe Nature Are Vanishing, Study Finds

The Words Scientists Are Changing to Scrub Diversity from Research Grants

Why ‘Use Your Words’ Can Be Good for Kids’ Health

“And” vs. “Then”: What words in online reviews tell us about hospital visits - EurekAlert!

ChatGPT Is Changing the Words We Use in Conversation

15-Month-Old Babies Can Learn Words for Objects They’ve Never Seen

Do dogs understand words from AIC buttons? - EurekAlert!

Study of 616 Languages Identified Which Had Most Words For 'Snow'

Investing using words - EurekAlert!

Words matter: How CEOs talk about the future can sway investors — but only if it’s written down - EurekAlert!

Parts of the brain that are needed to remember words identified

Parts of the brain that are needed to remember words identified - EurekAlert

AI ring tracks spelled words in American Sign Language