It seems that researchers can't agree on how humans categorize and name colors. So now, in a new study — the most comprehensive of its kind to date — scientists recorded infants' reactions to familiar ...

Your child may be a master finger painter — especially on your carpets and walls — but does your pint-size Picasso know which colors he's using to create his masterpiece? Before you invest in some ...

According to some linguists, language fundamentally affects the way we see and interpret the world around us. This phenomenon is known as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, and it was discussed by WNYC’s ...

Lots of newborn decorations come in black and white, so that young babies can better see the shapes. But just because it’s easier for babies to see bold blacks and whites doesn’t mean they can’t see ...