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Two researchers at Western University in London, Ont., are studying how to improve the way artificial intelligence ...

As Singapore becomes a super-aged society and more seniors are expected to live alone, experts and eldercare providers say ...

This is the classic English tongue-twister everyone tries at least once. The string of “sh” and “s” sounds forces your tongue to move in tiny, fast shifts. Even native speakers start slurring around ...

North East duo ATFK—Amy Thatcher and Francesca Knowles—return with Repeat For Joy, a bold and innovative second album. Recorded with Field Music’s David and Peter Brewis, the seven-track release sees ...

A new study shows that while Czech speakers are immune to specific grammar illusions in their mother tongue, they ...

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The English language is a treasure trove of words that not only sound beautiful but also convey complex, nuanced meanings.