The Superlinguists: Monolingual societies

The Superlinguists: Monolingual societies

Simon Calder meets speakers of indigenous languages (like Welsh in Britain), of dialects (like Moselfrankish in Germany) and vernaculars (like African-American Vernacular English, in the US). These speakers all use the mainstream language every day, but code-switch to their variants, questioning whether their societies are monolingual. Is there even something sinister and oppressive to the idea of monolingualism?

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Will a fugitive oligarch sway Moldova’s election?

Will a fugitive oligarch sway Moldova’s election?

On 28 September, Moldova’s parliamentary election will be closely watched by leaders in both the EU and Russia.Ilan Shor, a fugitive oligarch on the run from Moldovan authorities, and now resident in ...

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A radio lifeline for Afghan women

A radio lifeline for Afghan women

Women in Afghanistan are unable to access education, and getting medical help is difficult. But a radio station in the Panjshir Valley is trying to get crucial information to them nevertheless. Their...

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Charlie Kirk and free speech

Charlie Kirk and free speech

The shooting of conservative US activist Charlie Kirk has intensified what was already a bitter divide between those who found him inspiring, and those who believed he spread hate with his views on su...

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Digital Dolittles: Talking to the animals?

Digital Dolittles: Talking to the animals?

Digital technology has transformed the science of bioacoustics - the ways we hear and record animal life in the deep oceans, through the earth and in the skies. Vast leaps in computing power allow us ...

19 Syys 202550min

The social lives of bacteria

The social lives of bacteria

Our bodies are filled with bacteria that have rich social lives and, just like people, these microbial neighbours and families do not always get along. In some cases, it is the bacterial equivalent of...

18 Syys 202527min

Faith on the Russia-Ukraine frontline

Faith on the Russia-Ukraine frontline

Tens of thousands of Ukrainian army personnel have been killed since the Russian invasion of their country. Russian casualties could be as high as 250,000. But who rallies the troops when morale crumb...

17 Syys 202528min

Kenya: A Battle For Gen Z

Kenya: A Battle For Gen Z

Over the past year, Kenya has been rocked by anti-government protests. What started as a demonstration over proposed tax increases soon turned into a nationwide, youth-led protest over the state of th...

16 Syys 202530min

Jon Foreman: Art that goes out with the tide

Jon Foreman: Art that goes out with the tide

Jon Foreman is a Land Artist. He creates work in natural spaces using natural materials like stones, sand, leaves and driftwood. Known for his mesmerising sculptures that harmonise with nature, Jon’s ...

15 Syys 202526min

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