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It’s ‘not’ history

University of Cambridge linguists have pieced together the curious evolving history of the word 'not' across the languages of Europe. In doing so, they suggest that overuse of words such as 'literally' may be a natural linguistic development.

Mining the language of science

Scientists are developing a computer that can read vast amounts of scientific literature, make connections between facts and develop hypotheses.

How languages are built

A team of Cambridge linguists has embarked on an ambitious project to identify how the languages of the world are built - from Inuit Yupik to sub-Saharan Bantu, from Navajo to Nepalese.

Unconscious language learning

Unconscious learning could be the secret to speeding up learning a second language.

Making sense of language: learning across the lifespan

Henriëtte Hendriks, Head of Cambridge's newly formed Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, explains why linguistics - the scientific study of human language - is central to understanding our highly complex system of communication.

Bilingualism is good for learning

Cambridge University researchers are spreading the message that bilingualism is good for learning, rather than a hindrance as sometimes perceived.