The study of linguistic cognition takes you into the heart of the mind. Cognitive linguists examine the language that we use to tell stories, describe feelings and sensory experiences, collaborate ...

Language and thought are intricately intertwined, creating a complex tapestry that shapes our cognition. While it is evident that thought can exist independently of language, particularly in the ...

“It is neither possible nor desirable to study any part of the psychobiological system in isolation from the rest of the system” —Silvan Tomkins, 1981 (in Demos, 1995, p. 50) Over the past many months ...

What is cognitive development? Expert Dr Samantha Durrant answers parents' questions around this tricky subject, and how it ...

Learning a new language is more than just acquiring the ability to communicate in another tongue; it’s a profound journey that expands your cognitive horizons, fundamentally altering the way your ...

Meditation and foreign language training does not boost cognitive function in cognitively healthy older adults, a new study suggests. The findings are similar to results from another study published ...

Metaphor is not merely a literary device but a fundamental cognitive mechanism that shapes how individuals conceptualise and communicate their experiences. In cognitive linguistics, research into ...

When researchers unveiled an AI system called Centaur earlier this year, the pitch was bold: a single model that could ...

The study of aging in adults with autism, particularly in relation to language and cognitive challenges, represents a rapidly evolving field within ...

Researchers are exploring how embedding cognitive diversity into large language models (LLMs) can make AI outputs more tailored and effective for users’ problem-solving styles. Studies show that ...

A new study has found that infant boys with a higher composition of a particular gut microbiota show enhanced neurodevelopment. Infant boys with a higher composition of a particular gut microbiota ...