Isolated for six months, scientists in Antarctica began to develop their own accent

Researchers in Antarctica developed a strange accent after being isolated for 6 months

A stock image shows a base in Antartica. This base Argentina's Almirante Brown, in Paradise Harbour, and is unrelated to the story.Manuel Romaris/Getty ImagesPeople cooped together in a station in Antarctica started speaking with a unique accent. Scientists tracked the change over a six-month mission by listening to recordings of 29 common words. Not only did the researchers develop a new accent, they also picked up Antarctica slang. Living on t…

Emergence of Unique Antarctic Accent Among Researchers Reveals Lan…

Discover how extended isolation in Antarctica's harsh environment influences accent evolution among temporary residents. Explore the groundbreaking research conducted at the British Antarctic Survey's Rothera Research Station.

Isolated Antarctic Scientists Are Beginning To Develop a Unique Accent

Researchers tracked the way a group of scientists altered their own pronunciation of words after a winter isolated in Antarctica.

Isolated for six months, scientists in Antarctica began to develop their own accent

Isolated for six months one winter, a group of scientists changed how they spoke.