Matt Greene's new novel, "The Definitions," starts with a simple, relatable scene - new dormmates getting to know each other. It could be any college campus. But there is a dystopian backstory. These ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Among the myriad abilities that humans possess, which ones are uniquely human? Language has been a top candidate at least since ...

A new study suggests that everyday multilingual habits—from chatting with neighbors to revisiting a childhood language—may help preserve memory, attention, and brain flexibility as we age. An ...