In dance, a wordless art, an improvised language of rhythmic noises helps communicate the shape and feel of movement.

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Social psychologists study how social influence, perception, and interaction shape both individual and group behavior. Our ...

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As we strive to broaden the global philanthropy conversation, Alliance is seeking new members of our council. We are especially looking for experts in any of our topic areas. To apply, please complete ...

Now researchers from The Rockefeller University have unearthed intriguing genetic evidence: a protein variant found only in humans that may have helped shape the emergence of spoken language.

A new study suggests that the NOVA1 gene may have been a key player in the evolution of human language. By Carl Zimmer Scientists have long struggled to understand how human language evolved.