Deaf people saying no to cochlear implants choosing 'different way of seeing the world'

Cochlear implants can be a life-changing tool for people with hearing loss, but some Deaf people argue their use risks compromising their community's identity.
National Geographic news

Learning a second language can protect your brain. Here’s how.

A new study suggests that everyday multilingual habits—from chatting with neighbors to revisiting a childhood language—may help preserve memory, attention, and brain flexibility as we age. An ...
Associated Press

Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise

TOKYO (AP) — I speak decent Spanish, picked up working several decades ago as a news and sports reporter in Spain, Mexico and Argentina. Now I report from Tokyo. After seven years, I still can’t grasp ...
PBS

Sign language services ‘intrude’ on Trump’s ability to control his image, administration says

The Trump administration is arguing that requiring real-time American Sign Language interpretation of events like White House press briefings “would severely intrude on the President’s prerogative to ...
Newsweek

Heartwarming Moment Deaf Toddler Surprises Mom With Sign Language

The adorable moment a deaf toddler did American Sign Language (ASL) in front of his mom has melted hearts online. Mom of four Elle Miller, 26, captured a precious video of the moment her son, Timmy, ...
Scientific American

Learning Another Language May Slow Brain Aging, Huge New Study Finds

Speaking multiple languages could slow down brain ageing and help to prevent cognitive decline, a study of more than 80,000 people has found. The work, published in Nature Aging on 10 November, ...
New York Post

Federal judge orders White House to restore sign language interpreters at press briefings

A federal judge ordered the White House Tuesday to immediately provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation at all press briefings conducted by President Trump or press secretary Karoline ...
CNN

App that translates speech to sign language in real-time wins top innovation prize

A Kenyan entrepreneur who designed an app that translates speech into sign language using AI-powered 3D avatars has won a major award for African innovation. “Think of it as Google Translate for sign ...
BGR

4 Expert ChatGPT Tips To Speed Up Your Language Learning

A viral post has been making the rounds on X (formerly Twitter), claiming that by using some expert tips to get the most out of ChatGPT, users can master the basics of a new language in just one month ...
Digital Trends

Perplexity AI turns into tutor with new language learning feature

What’s happened? Perplexity AI just dropped a new language learning feature built right into its platform. In a post shared on social media, the company announced a tool that helps users learn by ...
The Indianapolis Star

At first the stadium was silent. Then a Colts cheerleader used sign language to 'make him feel heard'

Indianapolis Colts cheerleader Morgan is proficient in American Sign Language and uses it to connect with fans. She met 8-year-old Mark at Sunday's Colts game who recently moved to the city to attend ...