Five couples who speak different languages share how they communicate affection with each other. By Eric V. Copage “How’s your French coming along?” The familiar voice, accompanied by a light tap on ...

With Americans so predisposed to disagree with and misunderstand one another, it’s almost as if liberals and conservatives are speaking different languages. To overcome our partisan divide, therefore, ...

Good science communication is not just about explaining your work. As Brian Clegg argues, it’s about being able to put yourself in a non-scientist’s shoes to anticipate the kind of questions they will ...

As I teach linguistics, one of the most intriguing questions for my students is whether all human beings think in a similar way—regardless of the language they use to convey their thoughts—or if the ...