‘AI’ named Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary
Lexicographers at Collins Dictionary put AI at the top of the list after looking at media sources, including social content.
Fri Nov 03 2023
Do you know what Japan's word of the year, 'sanmitsu,' means?
Chosen annually by publishing house Jiyukokuminsha, they provide a unique insight into the nation's social trends of the year.
Fri Dec 04 2020
Dictionary companies choose same word of the year: pandemic
For the first time, two dictionary companies on Monday, Merriam-Webster and Dictionary.com, declared the same word as their tops: pandemic.
Tue Dec 01 2020
'Halal snack pack' named Australia's People's Choice Word of the Year
HSP shot to fame in 2016 after a social media group called the "Halal Snack Pack Appreciation Society" rapidly gained media attention for attracting more than 150,000 members.
Wed Feb 01 2017
'Democracy sausage' wins Aussie word of the year
The Australian National Dictionary Centre defined it Wednesday as a barbecued sausage served on bread and bought at a polling booth "sizzle" on election day, which fell on July 2 this year.
Wed Dec 14 2016
Oxford Dictionaries name 'post-truth' word of the year
The Oxford Dictionaries chose "post-truth" as their word of the year on Wednesday, saying its use had spiked because of the Brexit vote in Britain and the rise of Donald Trump in the United States.
Wed Nov 16 2016
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024