Ancient lead exposure may have shaped human evolution and language
A groundbreaking international study changes the view that exposure to the toxic metal lead is largely a post-industrial…
Slow speech improves rhythm control in people with ALS
Speech rhythm, a key attribute of natural languages that directly influences the effectiveness and efficiency of communication, is…
AI-designed proteins revolutionize gene editing precision and safety
Researchers at Integra Therapeutics, in collaboration with the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) Department of Medicine and Life Sciences…
Genetic and behavioral link found between musicality and language skills
In a paper published in Nature Communications, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck…
Leading Computer Science Professor: Students Are Struggling to Get Jobs
Computer science went from a future-proof career to an industry in upheaval in a shockingly small amount of…
Māori Language Week 2025: Northland dad’s te reo journey shapes next generation
It took living on the other side of the world to trigger his desire to learn the language…
Canada bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entering the country
TORONTO — The Canadian government banned the Irish-language rap group Kneecap from the country Friday, saying the group…
Māori Language Week 2025: Air NZ marks milestone with te reo Māori commercial flight
For in-flight service manager Te Aorere Redmond (Ngai Tuūhoe), the flight, a tribute to 50 years of Te…
The airline from the East Coast supporting ‘our language’ in the skies
Maru has had stints in many parts of the aviation sector and is also a pioneer in the…
Māori Language Week: Celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
There are events across the Bay of Plenty to celebrate. The movement promotes daily use of te reo.…
Boosting PI31 to restore synaptic function and prevent neurodegeneration
One fundamental feature of neurodegenerative diseases is a breakdown in communication. Even before brain cells die, the delicate…
Te reo Māori at 50: Why language investment matters for NZ’s future – Editorial
Pride sits alongside unease. Over the past two years, the coalition Government has pushed English-first settings across agencies.…