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Libfixes: When word parts go rogue

What happens when parts of words declare independence

Current Linguistics

World’s oldest alphabet discovered

Also this week: Researchers determine that bees understand morse code + ⅓ of grammatical universals stand up to rigorous testing

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Why you should be talking to your infant

Early exposure to language is crucial for your child’s long-term linguistic development

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Why is the ⟨g⟩ in “longevity” pronounced twice?

How the spelling of “longevity” is playing a mental trick on you

Current Linguistics

The way we read in our first language influences how we read in other languages

Also this week: AI models can now analyze language as well as humans + The first monolingual Irish dictionary is published

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One year of Linguistic Discovery

A look back at the first year of the newsletter, and what’s changing in 2026

Current Linguistics

Men speak with vocal fry just as much as women

Also in the news this week: Merriam-Webster chooses “slop” as the 2025 Word of the Year; Gaelic and Scots now recognized as official languages in the UK; and Canada’s prime minister called out for using British spellings

Current Linguistics

Some dogs learn word categories like human toddlers do

Also this week: The California Language Archives receives a treasure trove of new materials on Pomoan languages. Here's what happened this week in language and linguistics.