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Chinese is one of the most difficult languages to study, mainly because it uses thousands of characters. However, research shows that breaking characters into bite-sized pieces—known as radicals—may help.
The difference between telling the truth and lying seems obvious, but Salem Hansen says that in a philosophical analysis it may not be so cut and dry.
NPR recently highlighted linguistics professor Dallin D. Oaks’s research on Utah name trends—something he believes is impacted by both politics and nature.
Maxwell Institute fellow Katharina Paxman has big plans to spend the next two years writing about what she loves: philosophy and the gospel.
Two BYU professors challenge traditional philosophical and psychological beliefs that the mind and body act separately—here’s what they have to say.
Mindfulness techniques have been shown to improve mental health, but they can do much more when used in the classroom.
Misconstruing the meaning of a word can have devastating results—as evidenced by what happened to Chris Rogers and his lost Fulbright Fellowship.
Popular media has a lot to say about the Drake—Kendrick Lamar feud, but according to one undergrad, philosophy will help you understand it best.
“My main focus is helping provide medical care to underserved communities,” Zach Valentine, 2025 Schwarzman Scholarship recipient, explained.
Seventy-five years after the Peanuts comic’s initial release, Charles Schulz’s daughter offers insight on the linguistics behind the characters’ humor.
Tutors can be expensive and hard to find. However, new research shows that AI may provide a suitable alternative to one-on-one tutoring—at half the cost.
The 2024 Kennedy Center student research fellows unpacked the impacts of colonialism. Now, their findings can help bring peace around the world.