For years, researchers have known that young children pick up words just by being around conversation. Toddlers do not need ...

Most dog owners know the thrill of saying a favorite word and watching ears perk up instantly. New research suggests some dogs may be doing something even more impressive, picking up new object words ...

This is not comparable to word learning in children. By around age two, typical English-speaking children learn approximately ...

Some dogs have an amazing ability to learn the names of dozens, even hundreds of toys. Now, a new study suggests these super ...