Young children are not the main drivers of language change, theoretical study suggests

For more than a century, scholars have repeated a powerful idea: that the mistakes children make when learning to speak are the seeds of language change.
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For more than a century, scholars have repeated a powerful idea: that the mistakes children make when learning to speak are the seeds of language change.

A U.S. House of Representatives task force will once again hold a hearing on Sept. 9 to hear from witnesses who claim the U.S. government is hiding evidence of UFOs.

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The James Webb Space Telescope has investigated the “Goldilocks zone” planet TRAPPIST-1e to search for a potential atmosphere and hints of habitability.

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A new study from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) highlights the emotional and mental toll on teachers managing student pain in classrooms and calls for systemic change to better support both educators and students.

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Yes, even Jupiter’s moons produce auroras.

Students prepare their robots to enter Artemis Arena during NASA’s Lunabotics competition on May 20, 2025, at the Center for Space Education near the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. NASA/Isaac Watson As college students across the country embark…