Author: Dr. David Lowemann

3-Year-Old Dies, Mexico’s First Human Bird Flu Case

A 3-year-old girl in western Mexico has died after contracting bird flu in the country’s first confirmed human case of bird flu, Mexican health authorities said Tuesday. Mexico’s Health Ministry said in a statement that the girl from the western state of Durango died early… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on April 8, 2025

A Simple Explanation for Harmonic Word Order

Abstract Harmonic word order is a well-established tendency in natural languages, which has previously been explained as a single ordering rule for all head-dependent relations. We propose that it can be more parsimoniously explained as an outcome of word-class frequencies, where the purported “head” is the most frequently instantiated word class in a phrasal schema. […]

Published on April 8, 2025

What the Withdrawal of ADA Guidance Means

President Donald Trump’s administration withdrew 11 pieces of guidance last month related to the Americans with Disabilities Act that helped stores, hotels and other businesses understand their obligation to the law. The guidance included tips on how to create accessible… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on April 8, 2025