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www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
OMG science

Weather magic' and wind lore: the push to preserve ancient knowledge in Vanuatu

Traditional agricultural knowledge in Vanuatu is endangered due to language loss and environmental changes, threatening community resilience and livelihoods. [ more ]
Conde Nast Traveler
1 month ago
Writing

In Peru, the Quechua Language Takes to Hip-Hop, Trap, and 'Q-Pop'

Quechua, the Indigenous language of the Incas, is being revitalized through contemporary music genres, connecting millions to their cultural heritage. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
7 months ago
Science

How to Save Indigenous Languages

Over half of the approximately 7,000 languages spoken today could disappear by the end of the century.
Papua New Guinea, with its linguistic diversity and over 850 different languages, is facing a decline in its indigenous languages. [ more ]
Nature
3 months ago
OMG science

'Rainbow', 'like a cricket': every bird in South Africa now has an isiZulu name

Creating Indigenous names for bird species in South Africa's conservation efforts. [ more ]
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