Articles for tag: Linguistics

Why We Spell: A Look Into Linguistic Brainpower for the Spelling Bee’s 100th Anniversary

Why We Spell: A Look Into Linguistic Brainpower for the Spelling Bee’s 100th Anniversary

Annette Uy

Have you ever sat in awe, watching a child on stage—sweaty-palmed, eyes blazing, spelling out “pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis” without missing a beat? There’s something electric about spelling bees, a mix of nerves, pride, and raw brainpower that keeps millions glued to their seats. As the Spelling Bee marks its 100th anniversary, it’s not just about tricky words ...

Artificial Intelligence Is Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Languages

Artificial Intelligence Is Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Languages

Gargi Chakravorty

Picture yourself standing before a weathered clay tablet covered in symbols that haven’t been read for thousands of years. The script looks tantalizingly familiar, yet remains completely incomprehensible. This is the daily reality for archaeologists and linguists working with humanity’s earliest written records. For over a century, scholars have struggled to decode these ancient mysteries ...