It's a captivating idea: build an interstellar ark, fill it with people, flora, and fauna of every kind, and set your course for a distant star. The concept is not only science fiction gold, it's been the subject of many ...
Space Exploration
Jul 9, 2020
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Waves of asylum seekers emerging from conflict zones in Myanmar, Syria, Sudan, Iraq, Yemen and elsewhere are expected to add more than one million people to global resettlement needs this year.
Social Sciences
Sep 7, 2018
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English is now considered the common language, or 'lingua franca', of global science. All major scientific journals seemingly publish in English, despite the fact that their pages contain research from across the globe.
Social Sciences
Dec 29, 2016
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Microsoft-owned Skype on Tuesday cleared the way for anyone to use a new feature that translates video chats or instant messages in real time.
Software
May 12, 2015
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Microsoft announced Monday a new step toward real-time translation, launching a Spanish-English test program using its Skype messaging service.
Software
Dec 15, 2014
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In Australia's competitive private housing market, the chances of securing a property without references or a hefty bond are slim to none.
Social Sciences
Oct 8, 2014
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An Israeli startup says it has come up with a way to overcome language barriers when conducting international business: an automated service that provides quick translations between English and seven other languages with ...
Internet
Jun 12, 2013
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Citizens in remote rural areas in 11 Asian countries are leaping over language barriers and into the Internet age. They may now access government services online, and submit college applications without making an arduous ...
Social Sciences
May 9, 2013
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A study identifying those Australians who are most vulnerable to extreme heat will inform new ways to help communities manage the risks associated with heatwaves.
Environment
Jan 8, 2013
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As the world has become increasingly interconnected, cross-cultural communication is becoming the new norm in organizations and education systems. As a result, cross-cultural issues in computer-mediated communication (CMC) ...
Social Sciences
Dec 11, 2012
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