Finnish youth snub mother tongue for English books
A new study reveals a dramatic generational shift in Finland, with young people increasingly snubbing Finnish literature for English-language books, raising concerns about cultural identity.
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Berlin Votes To Make English An Official Language
Berliners have overwhelmingly voted to make English an official language alongside German, in a historic referendum aimed at boosting international business and simplifying life for expats.
Sabre-Tooth Cats: The Ancient Split From Domestic Felines
Groundbreaking genetic research reveals when fearsome sabre-tooth cats diverged from modern domestic cats, rewriting our understanding of feline evolution.
Prague Considers Making English an Official Language
A radical proposal from a Prague councillor suggests making English an official language alongside Czech. Discover the controversial plan aimed at boosting the economy and international appeal, sparking a fierce debate on national identity.
Turkana People's Genetic Adaptation to Harsh Environment Revealed
Groundbreaking study reveals the remarkable genetic adaptations of the Turkana people, offering new insights into human evolution and survival in one of Africa's most unforgiving landscapes.
Wild chimpanzees observed deliberately drinking alcoholic palm wine
A landmark 17-year study in Guinea has captured wild chimpanzees deliberately drinking fermented palm wine, offering profound insights into human evolution and our complex relationship with alcohol.
Kim Kardashian's 2011 Magazine Cover Reveals Amazing Transformation
A remarkable 2011 magazine cover featuring Kim Kardashian has resurfaced, showcasing her dramatic style evolution and sparking conversations about her iconic beauty transformation over the past decade.
India-Pakistan Urdu Language Dispute Erupts at Dubai Summit
Tensions flared between Indian and Pakistani diplomats at a Dubai cultural forum during a heated debate on the ownership and promotion of the Urdu language, highlighting ongoing geopolitical rivalries.
Monkey Evolution Breakthrough: Scientists Stunned by Findings
A revolutionary new study from the University of Portsmouth reveals that monkeys are evolving in surprising ways, challenging long-held beliefs about primate evolution and adaptation.
Peacock Spider's DNA Unlocks Secrets of Its Dance
Scientists decode the DNA of Australia's dazzling peacock spider, revealing the evolutionary secrets behind its vibrant colours and intricate courtship dance in a major genetic study.
Oxford Scientists Reveal What Aliens Might Look Like
Groundbreaking research from the University of Oxford applies evolutionary theory to predict the potential appearance and behaviour of alien lifeforms on Mars and beyond.
Charity Erases 'Mother' and 'Father' in Woke Language Guide
A leading UK charity instructs its members to abandon traditional terms like 'mother' and 'father' in favour of gender-neutral alternatives like 'parent who has given birth' and 'non-birthing parent', sparking a fierce national debate on language and ideo
Trump White House's 'English-Only' Rule Exposed
Former President Donald Trump's White House reportedly banned staff from speaking Spanish, a move condemned by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as an attack on diversity and inclusion.
Blur's Dave Rowntree: Music Is Better Now Than Britpop Era
Exclusive interview with Blur drummer Dave Rowntree reveals why he believes the music industry is healthier now than during the Britpop heyday, challenging nostalgic myths.
Borneo's Big-Nosed Monkey Faces Extinction
New research reveals the surprising evolutionary secrets behind the Proboscis monkey's enormous nose and the grave conservation threats pushing this unique species towards extinction.
Face of Ancient Ancestor 'Lucy' Revealed in Stunning Detail
A stunning new hyper-realistic reconstruction of the famous hominin 'Lucy' offers an unprecedented glimpse into the face of our ancient ancestor who walked the Earth over three million years ago, based on the most advanced analysis of her fossilised remai
Taylor Swift: Mastering the Art of Cultural Storytelling
An in-depth exploration of Taylor Swift's unparalleled ability to transform her personal life and artistic journey into a universal story that resonates with millions, creating a unique bond with her audience and redefining modern pop stardom.
New Study Solves Mystery of RNA and Life's Origins on Earth
A groundbreaking new study may have solved the mystery of how life's essential molecule, RNA, first formed on Earth, challenging long-held theories about our very beginnings.
Bizarre Armoured Dinosaur Discovery Shatters Evolutionary Beliefs
A groundbreaking fossil find in Morocco, named Spicomellus afer, reveals a never-before-seen armoured dinosaur with bizarre fused ribs, forcing scientists to rewrite the history of these ancient giants.
Oldest Ankylosaur Fossil Unearthed in Morocco
A groundbreaking discovery in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains reveals the oldest known ankylosaur, a 'spiky tank' dinosaur, pushing back the species' origins by 20 million years and challenging established theories of dinosaur evolution.
1.8m-year-old jawbone discovery rewrites human migration history
A groundbreaking discovery of a 1.8 million-year-old hominin jawbone in Georgia challenges long-held theories on early human evolution and migration out of Africa.
Thumb Length Reveals Secret of Human Brain Evolution
Groundbreaking research uncovers the fascinating link between primate thumb proportions and brain size, offering new insights into the evolutionary journey that shaped human intelligence and dexterity.
Trump Pledges English-Only US in Controversial Election Push
Former President Donald Trump pledges to mandate English as the sole official language of the United States if re-elected, targeting citizenship tests and government services in a move critics call divisive.
Britain's Language Crisis: Why GCSEs Are Failing
A damning reality check reveals how the UK's approach to language learning is creating a cultural and economic disadvantage. Discover why GCSEs aren't working and what needs to change.
Ancient Bones Reveal Early Human-Neanderthal Interbreeding
Groundbreaking analysis of 100,000-year-old bones from Israel's Skhul Cave provides compelling new evidence that early humans and Neanderthals interbred much earlier than previously believed, challenging our understanding of human evolution.
Spring-Loaded Flower Stamens Actively Target Pollinators
Groundbreaking research reveals the explosive mechanics of flower stamens, a sophisticated evolutionary adaptation that ensures plant reproduction by actively targeting pollinators.
Neanderthal-Human Mating Rewrites History 250,000 Years Back
Groundbreaking DNA analysis reveals our human ancestors interbred with Neanderthals a staggering 250,000 years ago, forcing a complete rethink of our evolutionary timeline and the resilience of Neanderthal DNA in modern humans.
Prehistoric whale species discovered in Australia
Scientists in Australia have discovered a prehistoric whale species, shedding new light on the evolution of marine mammals. The fossil could reshape our understanding of ancient oceans.
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