Language

Mounting evidence from species as diverse as cats and dolphins indicates that humans are not the only species that grieves over the loss of loved ones

Two scholars offer scientific advice on getting the most happiness for your dollar

People with multicultural backgrounds may change a speech pattern in their second language after seeing an icon from their first culture. Cynthia Graber reports

The lower air pressure at high altitudes may be a factor in why ejective consonants are more popular in languages spoken higher up. Sophie Bushwick reports

A fascinating new neuroscience experiment probes an ancient philosophical question—and hints that you might want to get out more

A study analyzed nearly 1,000 speed dates and their aftermaths to find out what conversational cues work best for people to click. Amy Kraft reports

New science reveals the multiple intelligences of mankind's best friend

Location-tagged tweets enabled researchers to calculate the dominant language of any given region, down to neighborhoods in New York City. Sophie Bushwick reports

Latest NOVA episode takes a deep dive inside the mysterious Antikythera Mechanism

From "significant" to "natural," here are seven scientific terms that can prove troublesome for the public and across research disciplines

New research clarifies why music and exercise make such a good team, and how to create an optimal workout playlist