languages
A new study: Decoding primate language – is it possible?
A team of specialists conducted a study to understand how we recognize and differentiate the vocal sounds of primates and humans. They found that our ability to identify these sounds is not solely based on our genetic similarity but also on the type of frequencies emitted.
Kate Yakimchuk research intelligence wild nature primate intelligence Animals 7 January 2024
Unique parrot voices: A new study
Parrots are really good at talking and making different sounds. A study about monk parakeets found something interesting. Each parrot has a unique way of talking, like a special "voice print."
Kate Yakimchuk research parrots birds communication Animals 16 November 2023
Understanding a language: A new study on how our brains work
Language is a super important way we talk and understand each other in our society. A scientist named Dr. Sabrina Turker from the Max Planck Institute did a big study to learn how our brains work with language.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain Psychology 2 November 2023
All languages have them: A new study on words "This" and "That"
Some languages are so unlike that it's even hard to understand whether people who speak them even think similarly. But no matter how different they are, there are some specific terms that exist in all languages.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain Psychology 2 November 2023
Brain or hearing: A new study on language recognition
In a new study, researchers looked at how quickly people of different ages can understand spoken words. Their goal was to understand whether it's their brain or hearing that played the biggest role in this process.
Kate Yakimchuk research memory Psychology 26 October 2023
Grouping English learners is fruitless: A new study
To learn English faster, students are often grouped together in classrooms - it's a pretty common practice. Meanwhile, a new experiment shows that this approach has basically no benefits, so it's probably time to change something.
Kate Yakimchuk research learning groups Psychology 25 October 2023
How our memory works: A new study on language learners
When people write, they use their thinking abilities to find the right words and put their thoughts into words. A new study looks at how these thinking skills, like remembering and understanding words, help students who are learning to write in English as a second language.
Kate Yakimchuk research learning memory brain Psychology 25 October 2023
How we process language: A new study on brain and learning
Language is incredibly important for communication in our society, and understanding how our brain processes language is crucial. That's why scientists are interested in exploring not only languages, but also how our brain processes them.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain Psychology 9 October 2023