Linguistics

Explore the fascinating world of machine translation and discover how computers are learning to understand and translate human language. From rule-based systems to statistical methods, delve into the challenges and possibilities of creating a universal translator.

Explore how lexical ambiguity turns ordinary words into mazes. Learn about grammatically correct one-word sentences and their surprising meanings.

Explore the fascinating history of the English language, from its ancient Germanic roots to its modern global presence. Discover how invasions, sound shifts, and linguistic reconstruction reveal the interconnectedness of languages and the enduring legacy of our linguistic ancestors.

Explore the question of whether Shakespeare really wrote his plays using stylometry, a linguistic tool that analyzes writing styles. Discover how statistics and language analysis shed light on the authorship debate.

Explore the fascinating evolution of languages, from ancient origins to modern diversity. Discover how linguists trace language families and uncover historical clues.