What’s he trying to say? nojustice via iStock / Getty Images Plus October 24, 2022 Why do people have slips of the tongue? Cecile McKee, University of Arizona A psycholinguist explains what’s really going on when people misspeak.
A babbling pup produces distinct syllables, visualized in this composite image. Michael Stifter and Ahana Fernandez August 19, 2021 Bat pups babble and bat moms use baby talk, hinting at the evolution of human language Ahana Aurora Fernandez, Museum für Naturkunde, Berlin Vocal imitation is a key part of how humans learn to speak. New research shows that bats babble to learn and use baby talk to teach, just like people do.
Learning how to say ‘more.’ JGI/Jamie Grill via Getty Images August 31, 2020 Why sign language is vital for all deaf babies, regardless of cochlear implant plans Kimberly A. Wolbers, University of Tennessee and Leala Holcomb, University of Tennessee Teaching deaf babies sign language improves the success of cochlear implants – and also safeguards their long-term physical and mental health.