"Antarctic Scientists Develop Unique Accent After Six Months of Isolation"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Scientists and support staff isolated in Antarctica for six months began to develop their own accent, as revealed by an experiment tracking their voices over time. The researchers, representing a diverse mix of nationalities, found subtle changes in their pronunciation, shedding light on how accents and dialects diverge when groups of people become isolated. This phenomenon mirrors the development of new dialects and accents in multicultural cities, and provides insights into the evolution of language.