Scientists reveal why certain word sounds feel pleasant and stick in memory, uncovering a deep link between phonemes, beauty, ...
Researchers believe that the first proper words most likely originated from imitation. “People would try to imitate the sound ...
Which words do we find beautiful? And do beautifully sounding words stick better in memory? A new study led by linguist ...
New research reveals vowel-like patterns inside sperm whale click messages, or codas, suggesting surprisingly rich ...
The answer to yesterday’s Wordle was AMONG. The idea of Wordle is to guess the day’s secret word. When you first open the Wordle game, you’ll see an empty grid of letters. It’s up to you to make the ...
NPR's Lauren Frayer plays the puzzle with Kevin Demko of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will ...
Kihm predicts that names linked to ancient civilisations will be a trend in 2026. As well as being a way to reflect a family's own ancestry and heritage, she says, 'ancient civilisations' names, such ...
Confused about whether the British or American accent is easier to learn? Explore pronunciation, clarity, listening habits, ...
We often hear fascinating stories about how things originated: the universe, the wheel, even pizza. But when it comes to the ...
The Oscar-contending hitmakers, also including Hayley Williams, Raphael Saadiq and Michelle Zauner, trade notes and gossip ...
We often hear fascinating stories about how things originated: the universe, the wheel, even pizza. But when it comes to the ...