A strange mathematical rule organizes the words of all human languages. A recent study reveals that birds also seem to follow this logic. For decades, linguists have observed that the most frequently ...

The animals’ complex songs share structural patterns with human language that may make them easier for whales to learn, a new study suggests. By Emily Anthes The English language is full of wonderful ...

Most people learn to count and do basic arithmetic at a young age and don’t give these skills a second thought. But numerosity or numeracy, the ability to think about and use numbers, is more than a ...

For all the world’s linguistic diversity, human languages still obey certain universal patterns. These run deeper than grammar and syntax; they’re rooted in statistical laws that predict how ...

From the sun-drenched shores of Saint Lucia to the vibrant streets of Jamaica, a new movement is rising, giving voice to Human Rights in the heart languages of the Caribbean. Launched on Human Rights ...

DENVER (AP) — It is often said music is the universal language of humanity. Now a 12-year-old Houston boy is putting that to the test among an unlikely audience — man’s best friend. Yuvi Agarwal ...