US schools are going all in on phonics, but research shows that approach won’t work for every child. A blended literacy ...

Sound Off is an opinion forum for Mercury readers to offer brief comments on today’s news. Submissions must be 75 words or ...

Human language allows us to learn new words for things we've never witnessed directly. We do this seamlessly, for example, in ...

Misophonia causes intense emotional reactions to everyday sounds. Reframing thoughts can reduce distress and help individuals ...

Kids are calling each other “good boy” — and no, it’s not praise. This TikTok trend is hitting classrooms, and it’s weirder than it sounds. Here’s what parents should know.

The AI revolution, which has begun to transform our lives over the past three years, is built on a fundamental linguistic ...

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Eight kids are making everything from benches to boats in the York Parks and Recreation Department's "Be a Builder" program.

Afrobeats may be the hot sound of the moment, but Davido remembers a very recent past when music from Africa wasn’t embraced ...

Hope House Ministries in Port Jefferson is celebrating 45 years of using prayer, love and adherence to rules to get addicts ...

While it's no longer 2019, Vanderbilt baseball is still capable, still relevant and still winning in the SEC. It's just doing ...

This is usually closer to the action than the singers’ fully-kitted dressing rooms, so, Joseph warns, it’s a likely spot for ...