Kowalski: New study finds elementary school students retain literacy skills, build background knowledge & gain a better understanding of complex texts ...

The ability of parrots to mimic human speech has long fascinated people, but a new study reveals that their gift of gab goes beyond simple imitation. Researchers have found that the brains of small ...

The research, published March 19 in the journal Nature, suggests parrots (and specifically parakeets) could be a model for ...

Liberty Elementary School has been recognized as a Governor’s Science of Reading Recognition Program School, a designation ...

A recent study has linked longevity specifically to verbal fluency, the measure of one's vocabulary and ability to use it.

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If you’re ready to expand your verbal repertoire and impress the people around you, there’s an app that can help.

Shashi Tharoor credits his extensive vocabulary to a lifelong habit of reading. He emphasizes that reading widely and in varying contexts is the most effective way to understand and retain new words.

Atmospheric science is the study of the dynamics and chemistry of the layers of gas that surround the Earth, other planets and moons. This encompasses the interactions between various parts of the ...

Science News from research organizations New genetic risk score identifies individuals at risk for heart disease who may benefit most from cholesterol-lowering therapies ...

Your editorial ‘Science communication will benefit from research integrity standards’ (see Nature 635, 8; 2024) highlights important challenges in science communication. But it overlooks a ...