How a uniquely human genetic tweak changed the voices of mice
A new study shows that giving mice the human version of a gene changes their squeak, suggesting some of the genetic underpinnings of language.
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A Writer Lost His Singing Voice, Then Discovered The 'Gymnastics' Of Speech
New Yorker writer John Colapinto developed a vocal polyp when he began "wailing" with a rock group without proper warmup. His new book explores the human voice's physicality, frailty and feats .
Acting Navy Secretary Lashes Out On Virus-Plagued Ship At Commander He Fired
During an unannounced visit to the USS Theodore Roosevelt on Sunday, acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly tried justifying to its catcalling crew members his sacking of their skipper.
Carolina Curious: How Do Different Dialects Develop In North Carolina?
Our latest Carolina Curious provides a close-up look at the way we talk.
Hate Speech And The Misnomer Of 'The Marketplace of Ideas'
The belief that more speech is the remedy for "bad" speech can be a principled stance. But racist hate speech may not be doing what free speech defenders think it is.
Trump To Lay Out Plans For 'Renewal Of The American Spirit' In Joint Address
Tuesday's speech to Congress is a chance to reset a tumultuous first month. Administration officials say President Trump will strike a more optimistic tone than he did in his inaugural address.
Say, What? Monkey Mouths And Throats Are Equipped For Speech
Monkeys weren't thought to have the right sort of vocal tracts to speak. But a study finds they can make many sounds common in human speech; it's just that their brains aren't "language ready."
In U.S. Visit, Pope Francis Will Deliver 4 Speeches In English, 14 In Spanish
In his five-day, three-city tour, Francis will give the majority of speeches in his native Spanish.
From The Mouths Of Apes, Babble Hints At Origins of Human Speech
You say banana; this orangutan says ... well, it's hard to tell what she's saying. But the rhythmic, speechlike sounds of the zoo-dwelling ape have started scientists talking.