The idea that we have brains hardwired with a mental template for learning grammar—famously espoused by Noam Chomsky of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology—has dominated linguistics for almost ...

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The mystery of the origin of human language has captivated scientists for centuries, and it remains one of the most ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Noam Chomsky’s political views attract so ...

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Preschoolers with lots of brothers and sisters seem to develop language skills a bit slower than other kids – possibly because they get less attention from mom and dad. But a new study suggests that a ...