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The accents of Andalusia are being gradually altered due to social pressures, even as there is a slow rise in pride for local speech.

A recent study reveals that chicks associate certain sounds with specific shapes, demonstrating the Buba-Kiki effect in avian perception.

Over 500 students from across Greece participated in the 2nd National Student Linguistics Olympiad, an initiative introducing them to the field of linguistics.

A discussion on the impact of English words in the Czech language highlights the generational divide in understanding modern vernacular, especially among teenagers and their parents.

Kikkoman has partnered with Tokyo University of Foreign Studies to explore the relationship between linguistics and food 'deliciousness', initiating a research program for doctoral students.

An article from Aktuálně.cz introduces a quiz that challenges readers on common Czech language traps that many people struggle with.

Xesús Alonso Montero, a prominent Galician linguist and cultural advocate, has passed away at the age of 97 in Vigo, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to the Galician language and culture.

The article discusses the redundancy and absurdity of certain linguistic constructions, using examples like 'olive oil' to illustrate how language evolves and often misinterpreted.

An interview with Taiki Mizuno discusses how Japanese speakers are among the fastest in the world at taking turns in conversations, often responding before the previous speaker has finished.

This article discusses the versatile word 'como' in Spanish and its various usages in language.

The article discusses the complexities of word stress in the Estonian language and its implications for machine processing.

The article discusses the performance of various language models in understanding and generating meanings of words based on their training and context provided by corpora.

Folklorist and linguist Austris Grasis has died, as reported by a family announcement on Facebook.

Austris Grasis, a prominent linguist and folklorist who spent nearly 60 years in exile, has died at the age of 81.

Vuk Karadžić was a Serbian philologist and linguist who is regarded as the founder of the modern Serbian language, significantly impacting language standardization in the 19th century.

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.

Professor Ruth Breeze from the University of Navarra uses computational linguistics to identify words that evoke emotions like anger or fear in political discourse, revealing how politicians manipulate public sentiment for votes.

The article discusses how the use of gendered language in German, particularly through double nouns, is contributing to a long-standing agenda toward masculinizing a neutral grammatical form.

Helle Metslang, an emeritus professor at the University of Tartu, received a national scientific award for her research on the usage-based diversity of the Estonian language, marking significant contributions to contemporary linguistics.

The article discusses the grammatical nuances of plurality in language, focusing on the Korean language's use of the suffix '-들' for pluralization compared to singular and dual forms found in other languages.

The article discusses the complexities of noun cases in the Estonian language, highlighting lesser-known case forms that pose challenges for learners.

George Babiniotis, a linguistics professor, clarifies the historical and cultural significance behind the terms 'Greeks' and 'Romios', arguing they are not contradictory.

The article explores why some Russian linguists believe that curses should be protected as part of cultural heritage and discusses the differing approaches to swearing in Russia and Poland, including the Orthodox Church's role and Russian restrictions on profanity in public media.

Linguists in Russia are advocating for the protection of curse words amidst rising concerns from the Russian Orthodox Church over increasing obscenity in society.

Linguist Marianne Rathje provides guidance on how to determine if a text has been composed by artificial intelligence or a human.

Linguists are responding to Arturo Pérez-Reverte's claims about the Royal Spanish Academy, emphasizing that language belongs to all people, not just writers.

New research indicates that dogs can learn new words through eavesdropping, showing their linguistic capabilities as they react to familiar words even when they are not directly addressed.

The article discusses the linguistic diversity in China, highlighting that 100 million people do not speak Chinese as their mother tongue and explaining the survival of these languages through the insights of a scientist.

The article discusses a power cable attack in Berlin claimed by a group known as Vulkangruppe, while rumors circulate about possible Russian involvement, with linguistic analysis provided by an expert.

Linguistics professor Georgios Babiniotis explains the ongoing debate over the correct spelling of the word "Theophany," particularly in relation to the Christian holiday celebrating the baptism of Christ.

Researchers and linguists are sounding the alarm over AI systems that consume their own content, leading to data contamination and stylistic homogenization.

The article discusses the importance and recognition of the Macedonian language amidst ongoing cultural debates.

The article discusses the significance, or lack thereof, of various 'words of the year' chosen by different dictionaries and their cultural impact.