How 90% of the World’s Languages Could Vanish in a Century
Linguists estimate that there are over 7,000 languages spoken around the world today, but in just 100 years they expect 90% of humanity’s languages will be dead.
Linguists estimate that there are over 7,000 languages spoken around the world today, but in just 100 years they expect 90% of humanity’s languages will be dead.
“Rachael, we have taken off your helmet and replaced it with mine and we have set off your emergency locator beacon!” I felt sorry for my partner at home, in Whitianga, my first emergency contact!
What is flotation therapy? It involves floating in lukewarm water saturated with Magnesium Sulphate (Epsom salts). The weightless, zero-gravity environment induces deep relaxation while the absence of external stimuli allows the brain to rest, escaping daily distractions.
Possum hunting is the unlikely catalyst for a historical novel written by Hikuai man, Jonathan Peet. He says when hunting possums, he discovered evidence of old mining sites in the bush, sparking his love of history and the writing of his first book, Wairata.
Welcome to Issue 27 of Coromind! Coromind continues to grow as a strong media platform for positive community stories, education, and the arts, and we’re excited about what’s ahead.
Linguists estimate that there are over 7,000 languages spoken around the world today, but in just 100 years they expect 90% of humanity’s languages will be dead.
“Rachael, we have taken off your helmet and replaced it with mine and we have set off your emergency locator beacon!” I felt sorry for my partner at home, in Whitianga, my first emergency contact!
What is flotation therapy? It involves floating in lukewarm water saturated with Magnesium Sulphate (Epsom salts). The weightless, zero-gravity environment induces deep relaxation while the absence of external stimuli allows the brain to rest, escaping daily distractions.
Possum hunting is the unlikely catalyst for a historical novel written by Hikuai man, Jonathan Peet. He says when hunting possums, he discovered evidence of old mining sites in the bush, sparking his love of history and the writing of his first book, Wairata.
Welcome to Issue 27 of Coromind! Coromind continues to grow as a strong media platform for positive community stories, education, and the arts, and we’re excited about what’s ahead.
Coromind is a collaborative project that gives voice and a platform to the people from the Coromandel. Diversity is essential to us.