BUDAPEST, March 29 (Reuters) - Dogs are able to understand that some words refer to objects in a way that is similar to humans, a small study of canine brain waves has found, offering insight into the ...

(AP) Dan the baboon sits in front of a computer screen. The letters BRRU pop up. With a quick and almost dismissive tap, the monkey signals it is not a word. Correct. Next comes, ITCS. Again, not a ...

When repeating four-letter words, participants held a challenging physical task for longer than when they said neutral words.

Some talented dogs can learn new words after hearing them only four times, according to a new study. Most dogs do not learn words unless they are extensively trained – but a team of researchers has ...

As different as the world’s languages may seem to the untrained ear, some concepts share the same sounds even in languages that are completely unrelated, a new study finds. In a study spotted by Atlas ...

In this episode you'll discover what prefixes and suffixes are and how they change the meaning and function of words. The notes will provide you with common examples and you can practise your word ...