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The Pirahã are an “ordinary sort of folk,” says Philip Oltermann, a contributor to the British magazine. “They enjoy chatting and socializing,” as well as “a drink or two -- not unlike your average ...

In a report published this week in the journal Science, researchers describe a group of indigenous peoples in Brazil called the Pirahã tribe. The scientists found that the Pirahã seem to have fewer ...

Our eyes, gestures, and tone bring us together in a more profound way than words alone. It’s why we look hopefully toward the return of in-person, face-to-face connection. I've just finished reading ...

DON'T SLEEP, THERE ARE SNAKES: Life and Language in the Amazonian Jungle. By Daniel L. Everett. Pantheon. 304 pages. $26.95. The solution to American obesity might someday be found in the dietary ...

Is it not possible that the article on the Piraha people of the Amazon overlooks the possibility of historical explanations for the current state of this particular group’s language and culture (18 ...

Some people have a great excuse for being bad at math — their language lacks the words for most numbers, researchers reported Thursday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ...