Linguistics

As slang finds its way into lexical institutions, experts ponder its place on the internet.

This is not your average chatbot.

He translated nearly 30 books, including novels by Georges Perec, a master of linguistic games, and Ismail Kadare.

In “Doctor Dolittle’s Delusion,” he argued that language is a biological system unique to humans, despite the widespread belief to the contrary.

The evil of human bondage was more complex than many historians care to reckon with.

China’s new national drive to embrace artificial intelligence is also giving the authorities new ways to monitor and control its citizens.

The singer’s fourth album features 13 different languages, along with appearances by Björk and the London Symphony Orchestra.

La cantante española nos habla sobre el esfuerzo que requirió hacer ‘Lux’, una obra que surge del amor y que explora lo divino femenino y las brutalidades del romance.

The Spanish musician on why (and how) she pushed herself to make “Lux,” a labor of love exploring the feminine divine and the brutalities of romance.

Durante mucho tiempo, los glifos encontrados en la antigua ciudad han desconcertado a los arqueólogos. Ahora, un equipo de expertos propone una nueva forma de ver el rompecabezas.

It is clear that the sprawling city of Teotihuacan near Mexico City was a major metropolis of the ancient world, but what do all those glyphs mean?

Artificial intelligence threatens students’ most basic skills. If they lose their ability to understand what they read, will they lose their ability to think?

Spanish has become a sanctioned indicator of potential criminality in the United States of America.

From game theory to incels, how everything got ‘-maxxed.'

Scientists reflect on the life and work of a researcher whose discoveries made them rethink what it means to be human.

How Trump has made his mark in politics and in our minds.

The debate about ChatGPT’s use of the em dash signifies a shift in not only how we write, but what writing is for.

A towel snap. An eye roll. A punch. The president has spoken again.

Mr. Ramos, the longtime anchor for Univision, and his daughter are trying to tap into the growing number of Hispanics who consume media in English.

A ruling on a dispute over shortening “groceries” to “grosh.”

Not only does Zohran Mamdani hold a commanding lead in the mayoral race, but a survey shows many voters find him inspirational.

The enrollment of students learning English as a new language has soared in recent years. But a report found “systemic breakdowns” in their education.

Here’s what I did on my summer vacation.

Why does Veuve Clicquot get a U.S. trademark while Vetements — home of the packing-tape minidress, no less! — does not? Its lawyers are asking the Supreme Court.

Building bigger A.I. isn’t leading to better A.I.

It comes down to a single word, but one that speaks volumes.

A language student’s guide to the French capital highlights the culinary, literary and musical influences that quietly shape everyday life.

Readers react to an essay on how President Trump’s speaking style is changing our language. Also: A warning from Canada; an argument for shutting down the N.I.H.

En Nuevo Laredo, la capital mexicana del transporte por carretera, se ha formado una industria casera de clases de inglés para los conductores.

Companies, fearing penalties that could put them out of business, race to make sure their drivers have enough English to communicate with U.S. officials.