When creating a new writing system, the approach often depends on the language's unique structure. For instance, many people might assume that writing should mirror speech directly, and thus create an ...

In Julia Loktev’s epic documentary, filmed before, during, and after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, several courageous ...

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Scientists have uncovered a hidden pattern in birdsong that mirrors a core rule of human language. The new study, led by ...