Is English the Lingua Franca of Science? Not for Everyone
For many non-English speakers, language is a hindrance to full participation in science
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How Speech Propels Pathogens
New research reveals insight into how exactly speech and singing propel saliva droplets
Mother Bats Use Baby Talk to Communicate with Their Pups
Recent research indicates that parent-offspring communication in bats is more complex than previously thought, opening new avenues for further research
At 8 Months, Babies Already Know Their Grammar
New research shows that, even before they begin to speak, babies already have a strong grasp of the grammar basics of their first language
The Use of Jargon Kills People's Interest in Science, Politics
Even when specialized terms are defined in the text, the damage is done
Artificial Throat Could Someday Help Mute People 'Speak'
Researchers say that, in the future, mute people could be trained to generate signals with their throats that the device would translate into speech
Groups of Pilot Whales Have Their Own Dialects
This could be especially important for understanding the species, since relatively little is known about their social behavior
Survey of AI Trends Finds Advances in Working with Human Languages, Global Reach
The group’s report helps governmental agencies and provides updates for people whose lives will be affected by new developments in AI
Study Challenges Evolution of FOXP2 as Human-Specific Language Gene
FOXP2, a gene implicated in affecting speech and language, is held up as a textbook example of positive selection on a human-specific trait
'Living Lab' in Ottawa Conducts Cutting-Edge Science in Family-Friendly Environment
Families planning a visit to the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa now have the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge scientific research.