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Science & ResearchJul 23, 2026

Humanity spoke thousands of languages at the dawn of farming — now many of them are lost

Nature, Published online: 23 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02279-w A shift from nomadic lifestyles could have triggered linguistic diversity before it then declined rapidly.

Nature, Published online: 23 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02279-w A shift from nomadic lifestyles could have triggered linguistic diversity before it then declined rapidly.

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