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Here's Why Proud Americans Should Learn Mandarin, Other Languages
One often-overlooked form of influence is the vigor and finesse in foreign affairs that comes from understanding our strategic competitors, as well as friends and partners, in the languages that formed their opinions, outlooks and plans.
Trump Testing Positive for COVID Followed by Surge in Use of 'Schadenfreude
"Schadenfreude," which translates to "enjoyment obtained from the troubles of others," was used frequently on Friday.
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Attempts have been made to stop racism and antisemitism from discriminating against people of color and race but made no progress. It's time to take a new approach, and it involves your tongue.
Twitter Engineers Share List of Terms They'll Swap Out to Be More Inclusive
The new list exchanges racially insensitive and gendered terms for more inclusive ones.
Origin of Brain Network Crucial for Language Pushed Back 20 Million Years
"It is like finding a new fossil of a long-lost ancestor," researcher Chris Petkov said.
A Cow's Moo Can Reveal How They Are Feeling
From excitement to distress, the vocalization between cows can communicate their emotions. Researchers say these individualized calls can be used by farmers to boost animal welfare.
German User Given Twitter Ban For 'Die Boomer' Tweet
An Austrian Twitter user has been banned off of the platform for 12 hours for tweeting the phrase "die boomer"—which is not a threat in the German language.
Duolingo App Accused of Racism
"I myself am an immigrant from Guatemala, so this wasn't the intended meaning!" said Duolingo co-founder Luis von Ahn.
New York City Program Teaches Yiddish to Dogs
"I find [the dogs] actually responded to it better than English," says dog trainer Miguel Rodriguez.
Trump Refuses to Change Rhetoric Amid Terror Plot
Trump said he thinks his language is nice, but in the past he has encouraged violence against journalists.
The Best Spanish-language Movies Of All Time
From the vibrant colors of Pedro Almodóvar to Guillermo del Toro's intricate, gothic fantasies.
Anxious Ticket Worker Charged No Admission for 2 Years
The man is believed to have cost Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden around $223,000 in lost sales.
Southern Nationalist Group Strengthens Russian Ties
"We understand that the Russian people and Southerners are natural allies in blood, culture, and religion."
Who Was Koko? Sign-Language Gorilla Dead at 46
"Koko touched the lives of millions as an ambassador for all gorillas and an icon for interspecies communication and empathy," a Gorilla Foundation statement read.
Should We Colonize Space or Decolonize It?
"The words are a symptom of the ways in which we create narratives that exclude people from envisioning themselves in the future."
Scientists Pinpoint Best Age to Learn a Second Language
Researchers believe the critical period for mastering a new language is longer than previously thought.
Confusing 'Church' and 'Toilet' Sparks Fiji Scandal
Tourism Fiji is investigating after it posted the video on Facebook and Instagram.
Amazonian People Communicate With Drumming Language
Drumming patterns are used to emulate spoken phrases.
Apes and Humans Might Share a Universal Body Language
"It's likely that all great apes can understand at least some of this system of gestures."
Killer Whales Can Imitate Human Speech
New research shows that orcas are amazingly good at imitating human speech.
Famously Indecipherable Coded Manuscript Cracked by AI
In addition to dozens of bathing, naked women, the illustrations feature stars, planets, plants and diagrams resembling Zodiac signs.
Cipher-Cracking AI Can Translate Human Language
"It doesn't need to be plain text and a cipher; it could be English and French."
Acetaminophen Linked With Delayed Language Abilities
"We shouldn't just assume that something is completely safe."
Saying 'Really' or 'Incredibly' May Be a Sign of Stress
The study authors listened to more than 22,000 voice recordings.
Why We Say Both Fall and Autumn for the Same Season
The name confusion tells a story of two nations divided by a common language.
Beluga Moves in With Dolphins, Learns Their Language
This bulbous-headed animal had to learn to fit in with her sleeker cousins.
The English Language Literally Evolved at Random
A lot of changes to the English language happened for no reason at all.
Grammar May Evolve Faster Than Vocabulary
New research may challenge what we thought we knew about the evolution of language, suggesting that grammar evolves faster than the lexicon.
Russia Trolls CIA for Trying to Hire Moscow Experts
Russia's foreign ministry and its embassy in the U.K. went after Langley after an ad for new Russian-language officers went online.