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Word Choice Impacts Public Understanding: Analysis of Compound Words
The article analyzes how word components unconsciously trigger associated meanings, influencing interpretation. For example, "VioGén" (Spanish violence against women observatory) sounds like "Biogen," and "robotaxi" evokes negative connotations of theft.
Word Choice Impacts Public Understanding: Analysis of Compound Words
The article analyzes how word components unconsciously trigger associated meanings, influencing interpretation. For example, "VioGén" (Spanish violence against women observatory) sounds like "Biogen," and "robotaxi" evokes negative connotations of theft.
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40% Bias Score
Literal English Translations in Spanish Public Discourse
An analysis of Spanish language corpora reveals a growing tendency to use literal translations from English, such as "en el medio plazo," instead of established Spanish equivalents like "a medio plazo," particularly in political and journalistic writing.
Literal English Translations in Spanish Public Discourse
An analysis of Spanish language corpora reveals a growing tendency to use literal translations from English, such as "en el medio plazo," instead of established Spanish equivalents like "a medio plazo," particularly in political and journalistic writing.
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44% Bias Score
Human Gene Variant Linked to Development of Spoken Language
A new study links a human-specific protein variant of the NOVA1 gene to the development of spoken language, demonstrated by altered vocalizations in mice after CRISPR gene editing; this discovery may lead to new treatments for speech disorders.
Human Gene Variant Linked to Development of Spoken Language
A new study links a human-specific protein variant of the NOVA1 gene to the development of spoken language, demonstrated by altered vocalizations in mice after CRISPR gene editing; this discovery may lead to new treatments for speech disorders.
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24% Bias Score
Moldova Census Shows 14% Population Decline
Moldova's 2024 census shows a 14% population decrease to 2.4 million in the last 10 years, with 46% living in urban areas; Chisinau's population grew to 719,000. Transnistria did not participate.
Moldova Census Shows 14% Population Decline
Moldova's 2024 census shows a 14% population decrease to 2.4 million in the last 10 years, with 46% living in urban areas; Chisinau's population grew to 719,000. Transnistria did not participate.
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32% Bias Score
English": Assimilation and the Loss of Language
English", Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer-winning play, follows four Iranian students in Tehran preparing for the TOEFL exam, revealing the emotional complexities of language assimilation and the bittersweet sacrifices made in pursuit of opportunity.
English": Assimilation and the Loss of Language
English", Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer-winning play, follows four Iranian students in Tehran preparing for the TOEFL exam, revealing the emotional complexities of language assimilation and the bittersweet sacrifices made in pursuit of opportunity.
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28% Bias Score
New Words Reflecting Climate Change Awareness
A research project, Néofix, is studying new words related to climate change, such as "marsification" (combining Mars and colonization) and "climate justice," analyzing their use in Italian and French texts to understand their impact on public awareness and climate action.
New Words Reflecting Climate Change Awareness
A research project, Néofix, is studying new words related to climate change, such as "marsification" (combining Mars and colonization) and "climate justice," analyzing their use in Italian and French texts to understand their impact on public awareness and climate action.
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24% Bias Score
Five Speech Changes Indicating Early Onset Alzheimer's
Five early speech changes—hesitations, using wrong words, describing instead of doing, reduced vocabulary, and word-finding difficulties—can indicate Alzheimer's, impacting millions globally and highlighting the need for early detection, especially in high-risk groups like those with Down syndrome.
Five Speech Changes Indicating Early Onset Alzheimer's
Five early speech changes—hesitations, using wrong words, describing instead of doing, reduced vocabulary, and word-finding difficulties—can indicate Alzheimer's, impacting millions globally and highlighting the need for early detection, especially in high-risk groups like those with Down syndrome.
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12% Bias Score
Dutch National Titles Renamed to Reflect Inclusivity
The Dutch national cultural titles, including "Dichter des Vaderlands", are being renamed to "Dichter der Nederlanden" to reflect a more inclusive and timeless image, addressing concerns about the outdated nature of the "des Vaderlands" suffix.
Dutch National Titles Renamed to Reflect Inclusivity
The Dutch national cultural titles, including "Dichter des Vaderlands", are being renamed to "Dichter der Nederlanden" to reflect a more inclusive and timeless image, addressing concerns about the outdated nature of the "des Vaderlands" suffix.
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36% Bias Score
Habeck's Plagiarism Accusations Defused Amidst Critique of Campaign Slogan Style
German politician Robert Habeck faced plagiarism accusations, but the crisis was quickly managed due to improved communication and media awareness of politically motivated attacks, shifting focus to a critique of his campaign's stylistic choices.
Habeck's Plagiarism Accusations Defused Amidst Critique of Campaign Slogan Style
German politician Robert Habeck faced plagiarism accusations, but the crisis was quickly managed due to improved communication and media awareness of politically motivated attacks, shifting focus to a critique of his campaign's stylistic choices.
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56% Bias Score
The Double Meaning of "Inspiration" in Italian
Stefano Bartezzaghi's Lapsus column on January 26, 2025, discusses the dual meanings of the Italian word "ispirazione," tracing its evolution from divine breath to subconscious creation and highlighting the responsibility of artists for their work.
The Double Meaning of "Inspiration" in Italian
Stefano Bartezzaghi's Lapsus column on January 26, 2025, discusses the dual meanings of the Italian word "ispirazione," tracing its evolution from divine breath to subconscious creation and highlighting the responsibility of artists for their work.
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16% Bias Score
Trump Administration Removes Spanish-Language White House Website
The White House removed its Spanish-language website and social media accounts following Donald Trump's inauguration, replacing it with an English-only site featuring a self-promotional video and a message declaring "America is back." This follows Trump's past statements favoring English-only usage ...
Trump Administration Removes Spanish-Language White House Website
The White House removed its Spanish-language website and social media accounts following Donald Trump's inauguration, replacing it with an English-only site featuring a self-promotional video and a message declaring "America is back." This follows Trump's past statements favoring English-only usage ...
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48% Bias Score
Busifikatsiya": Ukraine's Word of the Year Reflects War's Societal Impact
Ukraine's word of the year 2024 is "busifikatsiya," a neologism for expedited forced mobilization, chosen by the Myslovo dictionary for its reflection of societal concerns stemming from the ongoing war. Other contenders included terms related to military service, war fatigue, and negotiations.
Busifikatsiya": Ukraine's Word of the Year Reflects War's Societal Impact
Ukraine's word of the year 2024 is "busifikatsiya," a neologism for expedited forced mobilization, chosen by the Myslovo dictionary for its reflection of societal concerns stemming from the ongoing war. Other contenders included terms related to military service, war fatigue, and negotiations.
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20% Bias Score
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