solsticeuniversity.com – Though English is widely spoken around the world, differences between American English (AE) and British English (BE) have developed over centuries. These differences, while subtle, influence spelling, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and even punctuation. For language learners and English speakers, understanding these variations can enhance communication and cultural awareness. Here’s a closer look at…
Once considered a quirky pastime played on repurposed tennis courts, pickleball has rapidly grown into one of the fastest-expanding sports worldwide. Blending elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, the game’s easy-to-learn rules, low-impact nature, and accessibility across age groups have made it a favorite in community centers, retirement hubs, and even professional arenas. What began…
The Atolla jellyfish, often called the “alarm jellyfish,” is a deep-sea marvel renowned for its bioluminescent brilliance. Found in oceans worldwide at depths of 1,000 to 4,000 feet, this small, crimson-hued creature uses light as a defense mechanism. When threatened by predators, it emits a series of bright, blue-green flashes—produced by a chemical reaction between…
Astronomers made a breakthrough in 2025 with the detection of the brightest and nearest Fast Radio Burst (FRB) ever observed — located just 130 million light-years away in the galaxy NGC 4141. What makes this discovery extraordinary is not just the brightness, but that scientists managed to precisely pinpoint the source’s location to a region…
Released in June 2025, Rematch puts soccer fans directly into the boots of a single player — rather than controlling an entire team — offering a third-person, skill-based football experience that feels fresh and immersive. The game is developed by Sloclap (known for titles like Sifu), and runs on Unreal Engine 5. Instead of typical…
Across the globe, thousands of languages are at risk of extinction. Linguists estimate that nearly 40% of the world’s 7,000 languages could vanish within the next century. This silent crisis threatens cultural diversity, as each language carries unique ways of understanding the world, indigenous knowledge systems, and historical perspectives. The revival of endangered languages has…
The year 2025 marks a pivotal moment in space exploration, driven by bold missions and advanced technologies. India has declared this the “Gaganyaan Year,” aiming to launch its first human spaceflight mission featuring the Vyommitra humanoid robot. Alongside this, the Chandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5 lunar missions are underway, reinforcing India’s position as a major player in…
Most people believe Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth — and in terms of elevation above sea level, that’s correct. However, if you measure from the center of the Earth, Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador actually claims the title of being the closest point to outer space. This is due to the Earth’s equatorial…
solsticeuniversity.com – A controversy has emerged at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games after Vietnam officially withdrew one of its Muay Thai athletes following a highly disputed match outcome. Despite widely dominating the bout, the Vietnamese fighter was declared the loser by the judges, triggering strong reactions from the team management and raising broader concerns over…
solsticeuniversity – Word formation is a fascinating area of linguistics that explores how new words are created in a language. Understanding these processes not only reveals how languages evolve but also shows how meanings can shift over time. Here are the key word formation processes: derivation, compounding, inflection, conversion, clipping, blending, and back-formation. 1. Derivation…