Most scientists think language emerged in stages, as our ancestors evolved the necessary adaptations for speech.Credit: Sergey Uryadnikov/shutterstock Humans have language and other animals don’t.

Evolution isn’t just about biology — it’s about ideas, words, and culture. Richard Dawkins and John McWhorter break down how ...

Sam Walters is the associate editor at Discover Magazine who writes and edits articles covering topics like archaeology, paleontology, ecology, and evolution, and manages a few print magazine sections ...

A study led by McGill University researchers challenges the theory that language change over time requires new generations to replace older generations of speakers. Rather, when words change meaning, ...

Language has enabled humans to innovate, communicate, and thrive globally, with over 7,000 languages spoken today and billions speaking only one.