by Eddie
12.04.2010
I’ve just come across a fascinating report about the impact of African languages on scientific progress on the continent. Africans have a rich cultural heritage and a wealth of traditional knowledge on topics ranging from agricultureand forestry to medicines and medical practices — all of which could make valuable contributions to modern science. For example, [...]
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by Eddie
29.03.2010
Language is incredibly important to us and touches us at a very deep level. This is wonderfully illustrated by this story from today’s Telegraph: Four-out-of-five airline passengers feel more at ease if their pilot speaks with a “posh” voice, according to new research. And while air travellers are also reassured by Scottish and Newcastle accents, [...]
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