An indigenous language has 16 advanced speakers — teaching it is a step towards greater cultural diversity

A British scientist recorded different mushrooms' electrical impulses — and found them shockingly complex

New AI technology allows robots to write complex articles, code and even poems — without grammar

Dr. Paul Frommer is a linguistics consultant, a professor at USC — and creator of the alien language in "Avatar"

America lags when it comes to being able to speak more than one language

Author Susan Goldin-Meadow on unlocking the hidden meaning of our gestures

Linguists have estimated that prior to European settlement, there were 300 Indigenous languages spoken in the U.S.

Older dogs in particular can distinguish between languages. Also there may be breed-specific linguistic differences

The pop psychology concept has blown up in recent years. We asked psychologists if there's any truth to it

Global interest in specific languages is heavily influenced by major culture events such as FIFA or Eurovision

There has never been an easier, smarter time to learn a new language.

Nim Chimpsky raised the prospect of language among chimps but the experiment remains controversial today

Things that you probably thought you knew about Shakespeare but are actually untrue

The way doctors speak to patients about their conditions can have a ripple effect on their well-being

The finding could change everything we know about the evolution of language