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linguistics
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewscience87 days ago
Brain Processes Constructed Languages Similarly to Natural Ones, Study Finds
A study examined how the brain handles constructed languages, or conlangs, compared to natural languages and other communication forms. Brain scans showed that language-processing regions activate for conlangs in speakers familiar with them. The findings, reported in March 2025,…
bbc.comscience95 days ago
Medieval English Texts Reveal Extinct Pronouns Used for Intimacy
Historical tales from 1,000 years ago in English literature include pronouns that are no longer in use. These pronouns appear in contexts of love and adventure. The findings highlight variations in medieval language for expressing closeness.