By studying large language models as if they were living things instead of computer programs, scientists are discovering some ...

Videogames aren't as hooked on loon sonics as movies and music are, though once you know what you're listening for, the ...

The trailer for Disclosure Day has been released, providing a haunting glimpse at what first contact with an alien intelligence might be like. In the clip, a newsreader, played by Emily Blunt, is ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Merch inspired by the Alien franchise is often hugely popular, something we were reminded of ...

Effective communication lies at the heart of human connection. It helps us collaborate with each other, solve problems and build relationships. And communicating clearly is a major consideration for ...

There's always that one friend who pulls out random big words in the middle of a casual sentence. To them, it feels natural, even if it leaves others standing around with a puzzled look. It's almost ...

Linguists have noticed that many swear words share the same sharp, punchy sounds—hard consonants like “k,” “t,” and “g” that burst out of the mouth rather than flow. When a study examined those sound ...

Science fiction has long speculated about the possibility of first contact with an alien species from a distant world and how we might be able to communicate with them. But what if we simply don’t ...

(NEXSTAR) – The English language can certainly be a bit confusing at times. Some words have multiple meanings, like “clear,” “light” and “mine.” Other words sound exactly the same but have different ...

Learning English can be tricky when words sound the same but mean completely different things. In this video, Claire explains the most confusing homophones and shows how to use them correctly. You’ll ...