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.....»»
Bard Inbound for Google Messages to Help You Compose, Translate Conversations
Prepare yourselves for the arrival Bard, Google’s conversational AI, in the Google Messages app. With it, you’ll be composing messages, translating languages, and so much more. Detailed by the good people at 9to5Google, Bard has been enab.....»»
Study analyzes differences among lone, pair and group terror attackers
Analysis of more than 140 individuals convicted of extremist offenses in England and Wales has revealed how terrorists who act alone, in pairs, or in a group differ in background, social influence and activity......»»
Fewer than 1% of schools in England have full policies on second languages, language learning and English
A tiny fraction of schools in England—about three in every 500—have whole-school policies that address foreign languages, English usage, and integrating students who speak English as an additional language (EAL), new research published in the Bri.....»»
Study unveils emotional hubs that exist across languages
Emotions exert a profound influence on human behavior, prompting extensive explorations in the realms of psychology and linguistics. Understanding central emotions also has practical utility since it can help organizations create messages that resona.....»»
ASUS ROG Phone 8: The bar is set for gaming smartphones for 2024
ASUS confirmed in 2023 that they would be releasing a new ROG Phone in the form of the ROG Phone 8. Sure enough, they have, and the new phone has brought along a bunch of changes over the previous models. New design Right away, one of the main differ.....»»
Researchers use machine learning to examine meanings across languages
How meanings align across languages suggests that translation and cross-cultural communication may be challenging, but researchers haven't been clear as to what characterizes this alignment, and what factors might affect it......»»
Don’t forget to check your 2023 fitness recap with the latest Gentler Streak update
The fitness and wellness app Gentler Streak received an update last month with some new features, including support for new languages. This month, as 2023 draws to a close, the developers behind Gentler Streak have introduced another update with a re.....»»
We tried a pair of earbuds designed by Olivia Rodrigo to see if they"re actually good
These earbuds designed by Olivia Rodrigo provide immersive sound and barely any sound leaking. But, the compatible app is outdated and whether they actually differ from the standard Sony LinkBuds S is questionable. Full disclosure: I am not an.....»»
Examining factors that determine creaky voice use
Vocal fry has a bad reputation in American English. A subtype of creaky voice, a feature of speech that sounds gravelly and pulse-like, this manner of speech is sometimes used to form judgment about the speaker. In many languages, the creaky tone cha.....»»
Sexual orientation and earnings appear to be linked, patterns differ for NZ men and women
New Zealand has made substantial progress on promoting LGBTQ+ rights over the past 20 years, including legalizing same-sex civil unions in 2004, legalizing same-sex marriage in 2013, and banning conversion practices in 2022......»»
Linguistics study claims that languages are louder in the tropics
Languages are a key factor in human societies. They connect people, serve as a vehicle to pass on knowledge and ideas, but they also distinguish between different groups of people. Languages can therefore tell us a lot about the societies that use th.....»»
Does Betelgeuse even rotate? Maybe not
Betelgeuse is the well known red giant star in the corner of Orion the hunter. The name translated in some languages means "armpit of the giant," which, I think of all the star names, is simply the best! Betelgeuse has been fascinating observers of l.....»»
Microsoft"s .NET 8 with Aspire cloud-ready tools for Mac is out
The .NET framework allows cross-platform development on Windows and Mac, and Microsoft released version 8 for both in November. Here's what that means to developers.In the late 1990s, Microsoft began work on a new framework, languages, and runtime su.....»»
Study is the first to document dialect differences in a parrot across its European range
In the 50 years since monk parakeets arrived in Europe and spread across the continent, the species has developed distinct dialects that vary across countries and cities, according to a team of researchers from the Max Planck Institutes of Animal Beh.....»»
Porsche’s third-gen Panamera plug-in hybrid pairs V8 with a big battery
We also test out the optional—and slightly odd—active ride system. Enlarge / The new Panamera design features raised wings over the hood and new nose section with central air intake. The Turbo E-Hybrid gets some visual differ.....»»
Researchers untangle the relationships between bacterial languages
A combination of machine learning and lab experiments has given researchers a peek into the different languages bacteria use to communicate. Understanding how bacteria communicate—and when they can't—has implications for treating drug-resistant b.....»»
The bilingual brain may be better at ignoring irrelevant information
People who speak two languages may be better at shifting their attention from one thing to another compared to those who speak one, according to a study published this month in the journal Bilingualism: Language and Cognition......»»
Study: Consumers, florists differ on floral arrangements
Consumer preferences in floral arrangements don't necessarily match the designs that florists are taught to make, according to a new study by researchers at North Carolina State University......»»
How social media is breathing new life into Bhutan"s unwritten local languages
Dechen, 40, grew up in Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Her native language was Mangdip, also known as Nyenkha, as her parents are originally from central Bhutan. She went to schools in the city, where the curriculum was predominantly taught in D.....»»
How to change your language on Duolingo
Duolingo lets you learn more than 30 languages. Here's how to change your language on Duolingo when you want to try something new......»»