Neurolinguistics

The Truth About the ‘Critical Period’

Is it too late to become fluent once you're an adult? We debunk the persistent myth of the 'critical period'…

2 weeks ago

Learning a Language with ADHD: A Guide

For those with ADHD, the initial excitement of learning a new language often gives way to frustration, but it doesn't…

2 weeks ago

The Truth About Learning a Language While Sleeping

The dream of learning a language while you sleep is alluring, but is it just science fiction? We dive into…

2 weeks ago

Is Cursive Better for Your Brain?

As schools increasingly drop cursive, we must ask: are we just losing an old-fashioned script, or are we sacrificing a…

2 weeks ago

How Do We Read Without Saying Words Aloud?

Have you ever noticed the quiet voice in your head that reads along with your eyes? This internal narrator, known…

2 weeks ago

Why Do We ‘Talk’ With Our Hands?

Ever wonder why you gesture on the phone, even when no one can see you? It turns out that 'talking'…

2 weeks ago

Why Is This Word Taboo? The Science of Swearing

Ever wonder why a stubbed toe elicits a four-letter word and not just an "ouch"? The answer lies deep within…

2 weeks ago

Reading: The Brain’s Heavy Lift

Ever wondered if learning thousands of Chinese characters is cognitively harder than mastering the English alphabet? This post dives into…

3 weeks ago

The Echo Chamber of the Mind

Echolalia, the repetition of heard phrases, is often dismissed as simple mimicry, particularly in autism. But what if these echoes…

3 weeks ago

When a Word Loses Its Meaning

Say a word over and over again until it loses all meaning. This bizarre experience, known as semantic satiation, isn't…

3 weeks ago

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