Some dogs can learn words by eavesdropping on conversations, study finds. The rare ability mirrors how 18-month-old toddlers ...

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Use 'semantic gradients' to turn vocabulary study into a shared thinking activity that explores the subtle differences ...

Blurting out some curse words could give you a quick performance boost. It might provide a surge in physical strength and endurance by reducing your inhibitions, according to a study published ...

Swear words that were once potent are losing their sting, a new study has revealed. Among Gen Z, racist, sexist, homophobic and ableist slurs are now ranked as the most offensive terms in the English ...

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Once swearwords were dismissed as a sign of low intelligence, now researchers argue the ‘power’ of taboo words has been overlooked When researchers asked people around the world to list every taboo ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A recent study by Unscramblerer has uncovered the most popular slang in 2025. The slang words have been “heavily influenced by TikTok, Instagram, gaming, streaming, Gen Z, and ...

Once upon a time, the English language was full of stories with “blossoms,” “rivers,” and “moss.” But these words are disappearing from our vocabularies — and along with them, our connection to the ...

They say actions speak louder than words — especially for women. A recent study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science has found that women prefer small acts of service — like helping with ...

Working memory is like a mental chalkboard we use to store temporary information while executing other tasks. Scientists worked with more than 200 elementary students to test their working memory, ...