Speech : Science World Report

Jul 01, 2015 07:40 AM EDT

Babbler Birds Speak Like Humans: How Language Evolved

Stringing together meaningless sounds in order to create meaningful ones was once thought to be a human trait alone. Now, scientists have discovered that a species of bird, babbler birds, can also communicate this way.

Jun 25, 2015 08:57 AM EDT

Parrot Brains Reveal Why Birds are Great at Imitating Human Speech

Scientists may have discovered why parrots are so good at imitating sounds. They've uncovered key structural differences in the brains of parrots that may explain the birds' ability to imitate human speech.

May 20, 2015 08:51 AM EDT

Stuttering Linked to Difficulty in Perceiving a Beat in Music-like Rhythms

Scientists have found that children who stutter have difficulty perceiving a beat in music-like rhythms, which could account for their halting speech patterns.

May 19, 2015 02:57 PM EDT

Rhythm Perception May Be Linked To Stuttering, Study Finds

New findings published in the journal Brain and Language reveal that stuttering may also be associated with rhythm perception.

Mar 13, 2015 10:10 PM EDT

Cochlear Implants May Help Ward Off Depression In Older Adults

New research published in the journal JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery show that older adults who receive cochlear implants will also gain improved speech perception, cognition and mood.

Dec 12, 2014 09:47 AM EST

How Birdsong and Human Speech are Related: Genes are the Key

Scientists have known for years that the singing behavior of birds is similar to speech in humans. Now, though, researchers have conducted a genetics study to find out how these features are related, which could shed a bit more light on the origins of human speech.

Aug 23, 2014 11:47 PM EDT

Animal Speech Isn't As Random as Once Thought: The Intricacies of Language

It turns out that animals may have more complicated "speech" patterns than once thought. Scientists have found that the calls of many animals, from whales to wolves, may contain more language-like structure than previously thought.