For millions of deaf and hard of hearing, communication often presents significant challenges. Now, researchers at Florida Atlantic University have developed an AI technology that can translate American Sign Language (ASL) gestures into text in real-time, ...

In a groundbreaking advancement, researchers from UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco have developed an AI-powered brain-computer interface that can translate brain signals into natural-sounding speech for people with severe paralysis.

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Researchers in Brazil have developed simple speech and hearing tests that can detect primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a rare form of dementia, at an earlier stage. By identifying the condition sooner, doctors might be able to slow its progression ...

Scientists have discovered that our ancient ancestors were poisoned by lead for millions of years, long before we ever mined it. But a single DNA change in modern humans may have saved us from extinction while our Neanderthal cousins weren't so lucky.

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When words become a labyrinth, each syllable a potential trap, speaking changes from a simple act to an intricate navigation. For generations, people who stutter have been told their challenges stem from nervousness, childhood trauma, or personal weakness. ...

A groundbreaking brain implant has achieved a medical first. For a man who lost his ability to speak, the device does more than restore speech—it brings back his authentic voice. By translating brain signals into speech, he can now communicate and ...

Scientists at NYU Langone have uncovered new insights into how parakeets mimic human speech. By studying the brain activity of these birds, researchers found surprising similarities to human speech processes. Their discovery could lead to innovative ...

Results of a new study show that glucose levels affect voice characteristics, specifically the fundamental frequency. The researchers measured glucose levels using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). As the participants' glucose levels changed, their ...

A recent study involving children has found that understanding language involves much more than just hearing words. Language comprehension is an intricate process requiring the interplay of various cognitive skills, allowing children to differentiate ...

Scientists have unlocked a mystery about how our brains process sound and speech. A groundbreaking study from NYU Langone Health reveals the intricate electrical dance inside our heads whenever we speak. This research offers unprecedented insights ...

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a 'smart choker' that could transform the lives of people with speech impairments.

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Current speech assistance technology is bulky and rigid, sometimes requires ...

We talk to our dogs a lot, but do they understand us? Science says, "Yes," but it's complicated. It’s more than just sweet talk and tummy rubs, according to a new study that examined the interplay of vocalizations, brain waves, and behavior ...

UC Davis researchers have restored the speech of an ALS patient using a brain-computer interface (BCI). The BCI translates brain signals into speech, a significant advancement in restoring communication.

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Scientists have achieved a remarkable milestone: a brain implant that decodes the words people speak internally without external movements or vocalizations. A study published in Nature Human Behaviour confirmed that brain implants can now ...

We're all familiar with the sing-song way we speak to toddlers. This same "baby talk" is often used with older adults. It's known as "elderspeak," and it's more common than you might think. The problem is that it can harm the well-being ...

Imagine being unable to speak your native language after a stroke. Now imagine being able to communicate in both your native tongue and a second language with the help of a brain implant. This is the reality for Pancho, a stroke survivor who participated ...

A new global study using AI finds babies mirror the amount of talk they hear from adults.

The researchers analyzed more than 40,000 hours of day-long audio recordings of 1,001 children ages two months to 4 years across 43 languages and 12 countries. ...

A unique AI model, trained on one child's perspective, offers revolutionary insights into how babies learn a language, paving the way for more intelligent AI and a deeper understanding of human development.

The model, Child’s View for Contrastive ...

Does terrible grammar just mildly annoy you? New research reveals grammar mistakes trigger a physical stress response.

Researchers at the University of Birmingham in the UK discovered a direct correlation between instances of poor grammar and ...

One of a baby’s earliest sounds is "da," which can refer to different things or nothing at all. How do adults make sense of this?

Using thousands of hours of transcribed audio recordings of adult-child interactions, researchers at ...

Language-learning apps like Duolingo and Babbel are growing in popularity among older adults to delay the onset of dementia, sharpen their brains, and combat loneliness.

• Numerous studies suggest that bilingual people develop dementia later ...

A new study conducted at the Lyon Neuroscience Research Center, France, has found that regular musical rhythms can help children with speech and language processing difficulties improve their ability to repeat sentences.

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Consider all the standard transactions of daily living that require spoken language. Now imagine being unable to communicate your thoughts and feelings accurately during these interactions, and imagine the frustration and anxiety you would feel as ...

Is your child not talking as much (or as well) as you think they should? Has your mother, mother-in-law, best friend, or pediatrician told you not to worry?

Trust your gut. If you think something isn't right, have it checked out. Most of the ...