Study finds complex languages may be more efficient for communication
How do languages balance the richness of their structures with the need for efficient communication? To investigate, ...
How sabotage on undersea cables affects our digital world
Most of the world's data travels via ocean cables, which are at risk of frequent sabotage. DW explains where they lie and how they are protected.
Why Harassment Comes with the Territory of Translating Popular Manga
In step with io9’s previous feature speaking to manga letterers about the ins and outs of the profession, we spoke with ...
Water scarcity poses risk to Mediterranean marine life and economy
There is a critical link between reduced river flow into the Mediterranean and the health of the Mediterranean marine ...
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Scientists catch spirals of Kelvin waves in superfluid helium for the first time
Kelvin waves have been a mystery for decades but a new method involving superfluid helium-4 can help us control them.
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'Do you hear this?': ATC's desperate attempt to contact Philly plane
Air Traffic Control's desperate attempts to contact Philadelphia plane. Air traffic control audio recorded attempted communications with a small medevac plane which officials said crashed soon after ...
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F-35 makes history: First-ever dual drop of 500-lb GBU-54 laser-guided bomb
The U.S. F-35 just made history with its first-ever dual release of state-of-the-art GBU-54 laser-guided bombs.
Windermere mansion sells for $7.2M, more than double past value
A mansion in Windermere sold for more than twice what it was bought for six years ago. Homem De Ferro LLC, an entity with an ...