Khanty dialects found to differ more than Slavic languages
Idalia Fedotova, researcher at HSE University and the RAS Ivannikov Institute for System Programming, examined lexical differences across Khanty dialects and found that members of this relatively small ethnic group speak three distinct languages—ra.....»»
IC design houses differ in opinions on 2023 economy
The IC design industry has recently released a clearer market outlook forecast. The consensus is that after the valley of 1Q23, demand will see a slight recovery in the second quarter. Some IC design houses even pointed out that after a lengthy inven.....»»
"Love languages" might help you understand your partner—but it"s not exactly science
If you've ever flipped through the pages of a women's lifestyle magazine, there's a good chance you've stumbled onto a quiz promising to answer the question "what is your love language?"......»»
Apple Support app now available in over 100 new countries and languages
Apple is rolling out a major upgrade to the Apple Support application for iPhone and iPad. Starting today, the Apple Support app is now available in 118 new regions and offers support for three new languages. Head below for the full list of the coun.....»»
Apple Support app gains 3 languages, expands into 118 new regions
The Apple Support app is now usable by even more Apple users, with three new languages and an expansion into 118 new regions bringing the software tool to a wider audience.Apple SupportAppearing as an update in the App Store on Monday, the app is now.....»»
Preserving endangered languages as 3D shapes
Half of the world's languages are endangered and more than a thousand are expected to be lost in coming decades. A team at UCL is using animation software to preserve these languages in an entirely new way......»»
Khanty dialects found to differ more than Slavic languages
Idalia Fedotova, researcher at HSE University and the RAS Ivannikov Institute for System Programming, examined lexical differences across Khanty dialects and found that members of this relatively small ethnic group speak three distinct languages—ra.....»»
Lethal pathogen causes widespread biological disruption for frogs, but responses differ by species
A new study by a Western Sydney University researcher has explored a lethal fungal pathogen causing widespread biological disruption for frogs, assessing how responses differ by species across the globe......»»
Evolution of uniquely human DNA was a balancing act, study concludes
Humans and chimpanzees differ in only one percent of their DNA. Human accelerated regions (HARs) are parts of the genome with an unexpected amount of these differences. HARs were stable in mammals for millennia but quickly changed in early humans. Sc.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Why 2023 is the time for Apple to release its own smart home products
Google, Apple, and Amazon are three of the biggest technology companies in the world, and both have a strong presence in the smart home market. However, their approaches to this market differ in some key ways. After spending years fully in the camp.....»»
Google introduces AI-based solutions to ensure internet access for all Indians
During the 8th Google for India event held on December 19, Google showcased a series of new features and is looking to leverage its AI capabilities to help ensure democratized and secure internet access to all Indians, regardless of the languages the.....»»
DeepMind’s latest AI project solves programming challenges like a newb
Google's AI division tackles programming languages with a language model. Enlarge / If an AI were asked to come up with an image for this article, would it think of The Matrix? (credit: EThamPhoto) Google's DeepMind AI d.....»»
Is there a common sound of swearing across languages?
Swear words across different languages may tend to lack certain sounds such as l, r, and w, suggests research published in Psychonomic Bulletin & Review. This common pattern in profanity indicates that these sounds, called approximants, may appear le.....»»
Could the Netherlands crack the secret of language learning using this approach?
From the UK government's latest post-Brexit language-learning reforms to France's eternal debates over the supposed linguistic inadequacy of its youth, governments regularly scratch their heads over how to improve how languages are taught......»»
Ends tonight: Babbel lifetime language learning subscription $199 ($300 off)
The Black Friday Babbel deal ends this evening, giving readers the opportunity to save $300 on a lifetime language learning subscription with access to all languages.Save $300 on Babbel today.With this 60% discount on Babbel, you can get a lifetime s.....»»
Researchers publish 31,618 molecules with potential for energy storage in batteries
Scientists from the Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research (DIFFER) have created a database of 31,618 molecules that could potentially be used in future redox-flow batteries. These batteries hold great promise for energy storage. Among other.....»»
Genes and languages aren"t always found together, says new study
More than 7,000 languages are spoken in the world. This linguistic diversity is passed on from one generation to the next, similarly to biological traits. But have language and genes evolved in parallel over the past few thousand years, as Charles Da.....»»
University students" experiences of remote teaching and learning during the pandemic differ
Concerns over university students' strain and well-being soared when the coronavirus pandemic moved lectures online and sent students home......»»
A hard pillbug to swallow: First X-rays of frog feeding show how they consume prey
The phrase "to swallow one's tongue" has been around since at least the 1880s and has been repurposed in several languages to mean everything from falling silent to a general feeling of fear. While it's anatomically impossible for a human to swallow.....»»
First sentence ever written in Canaanite language discovered: A plea to eradicate beard lice
The alphabet was invented around 1800 BCE and was used by the Canaanites and later by most other languages in the world. Until recently, no meaningful Canaanite inscriptions had been discovered in the Land of Israel, save only two or three words here.....»»
Smell words differ primarily in terms of pleasantness and edibility
Most languages lack a specialized vocabulary to describe smell experiences. People instead use words from other domains, such as "heavy", "good", or "fruity", when talking about smells. But which words are really used and how do they relate to each o.....»»