linguistics 2026.10.06 Linguists: Madonna’s voice sounds younger than it “should” A new study shows that the changes typically associated with ageing in women’s voices have not affected pop icon Madonna’s voice in the expected way. According to the researchers, Madonna has cultivated a public persona that challenges society’s expectations not only of how older women should look and behave, but also of how they should sound.
literature 2026.09.30 Unique collection of Paul Auster’s books displayed in Copenhagen Three hundred books from American author Paul Auster’s private library can now be explored at the library at The University of Copenhagen. It is the only place in the world where part of the author’s private book collection is on display.
Social media 2026.06.04 AfD dominated TikTok in the German election The right-wing party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) dominated TikTok during the German federal election in 2025. Its visibility was primarily driven by regular users – not by the party itself.