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Read more about the article Can You Describe Colour in Words?
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Can You Describe Colour in Words?

  • Post author:Gabriel Ong
  • Post published:8th August 2021
  • Post category:Science Briefs

Red. Green. Blue. How would you explain the meaning of these words to someone without sight? Gabriel delves into the complex intermingling between the nuances of colour and language!

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Read more about the article The Things That Need Not Be Said: The Redundancy of Languages
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The Things That Need Not Be Said: The Redundancy of Languages

  • Post author:Kai Xiang Lee
  • Post published:19th July 2021
  • Post category:Science Briefs

Language is an intrinsic part of our daily lives. Yet, we hardly ever think about its intricate workings. Join Kai Xiang as he probes into an interesting quirk of language!

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