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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

AK.Nädal explored the role of profanity in modern language

The article examines the presence and perception of profanity in Estonian language and society, with a focus on the ongoing debate about the inclusion of certain vulgar words in the official language dictionary.

Mar 15 • 19:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tavast: language does not exist, words mean nothing and this is a place of joy

In an interview, Arvi Tavast discusses the essence of language and the role of artificial intelligence in relation to the Estonian language, emphasizing the need to celebrate rather than worry.

Mar 14 • 10:02 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Anne Kahru: Let Us Leave Addressing to Postal Workers

Anne Kahru discusses the historical significance of the word 'adresseerima' and its evolution in the modern Estonian language.

Mar 12 • 09:55 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The Ia-talian? It Risks Becoming the New Norm

Giuseppe Antonelli explores the evolution of the Italian language, especially in the context of technological advancements and artificial intelligence.

Mar 10 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Reflections on ‘Pretty Language’ in Mid (Robert Fauser, Language of Society)

The article analyzes the evolution of linguistic formality in U.S. media, particularly focusing on how sociolinguistic norms have shifted over time.

Mar 4 • 08:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A 40,000-Year-Old Discovery Could Be a Lost Chapter in the Origins of Human Communication

A recent study suggests that early European hunter-gatherers used a sophisticated system of signs to transmit information 40,000 years ago, predating writing as we know it.

Feb 26 • 01:45 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Predecessor to a written language already in the Stone Age

German researchers have found evidence suggesting that a precursor to written language existed 40,000 years ago, coinciding with the arrival of Homo sapiens in Europe.

Feb 23 • 20:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Birds Have a Global Alarm Language That May Be a Precursor to Human Speech

A study reveals that birds around the world share similar warning calls, potentially influencing the evolution of human communication.

Feb 16 • 08:03 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

Rocket or arugula? How a salad vegetable mapped the Italian diaspora

The article explores the differing names for the salad vegetable known as rocket or arugula, linking this distinction to the history of Italian migration and language evolution.

Feb 10 • 09:52 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Does artificial intelligence threaten the Greek language?

This article examines the impact of artificial intelligence on the preservation and evolution of the Greek language in the context of rapid technological advancements.

Feb 8 • 11:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

FACIAL OF THE WEEK ⟩ Recognition for the researcher of the future of the Estonian language

Linguist and emeritus professor Helle Metslang received a national research award for her studies on how the future is expressed in the Estonian language, highlighting its evolving grammatical category.

Feb 6 • 22:02 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Archaeology: How Strange the Stone Age Really Is

The article explores the scant archaeological evidence from the Paleolithic era and speculates on the significance of fire in human evolution, suggesting it fostered the development of language and music.

Feb 6 • 18:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Kiika through the triple scope!

The article discusses the evolution of human communication and its transformative impact on civilization through various technological milestones.

Feb 5 • 05:12 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Language in Transition: Anglicisms – Modern Talking – Dead End

The article discusses the rapid evolution of the German language, particularly the incorporation of Anglicisms, and suggests that attempts to slow this development may not be effective.

Dec 31 • 17:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

The Editorial of Étienne de Montety: "Our Language, This Beautiful Demand"

Étienne de Montety discusses the evolution of the French language and its cultural significance amidst ongoing technological innovations.

Dec 30 • 20:17 UTC

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