A family poses in front of their sod house in Custer County, Neb., in 1887.
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The ways Americans talk about firearms is full of contradictions, two communication scholars explain – and that powerfully shapes the country’s approach to gun policy.
Research suggests that many people prefer ghosting rather than open and honest conversations that might lead to conflict and stress.
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With online use ever-increasing, so is the rise of ghosting – when friends decide to disappear into the social ether.
Be inclusive and informal.
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Communication helps group members to size up the intentions of the others.
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New research has found what may be language in electrical impulses transmitted between mushrooms.
Bruce Willis has announced he is stepping away from acting.
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The ‘Die Hard’ actor is suffering from a communications disorder that affects 2 million Americans.
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Bruce Willis’ family today revealed he has been diagnosed with aphasia. So what actually is aphasia and why haven’t we heard of it before?
Kids figure out who’s trustworthy as they learn about the world.
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People often try to seem confident and certain in their message so it will be trusted and acted upon. But when information is in flux, research suggests you should be open about what you don’t know.
Bumble seeks to challenge what the company calls ‘the antiquated rules of dating.’
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Dating apps like Bumble have tried to shake up the gender dynamics of dating. Some users say their efforts fall flat.
The male cast of ‘And Just Like That’ — Chris Noth on the far right — pose before the show’s premiere in December 2021 in New York.
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The popularity of hashtags like #MeToo speaks to society’s increasing embrace of important issues like sexual assault and harassment
Dogs can understand a range of human words.
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For humans, there is a link between the development of language and cognitive skills. Studying the same process in dogs can be used to determine their capabilities at the puppy stage.
‘The Gossip’ (ca. 1922) by American painter William Penhallow Henderson.
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A series of experiments explored the seemingly radical idea that opening up to strangers can be deeply satisfying.
A new study identifies significant language barriers between doctors and their patients.
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Communication breakdowns between doctors and their patients have real-life consequences and can result in poorer health outcomes and sicker patients.
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‘Tis the season for summer lovin’. But make sure you’re clear about your expectations.
Human language is governed by a grammatical system – a sentence can be grammatical without meaning.
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A better understanding of language and its neuroscientific basis would help us handle linguistic issues throughout our lives.
Baby talk is cute when used with babies. But when adults converse with each other? Not so much.
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As many as two-thirds of couples do it.
Strong narratives can help sway opinions.
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Two film crews comprised of Latino and Black cinematic arts graduate students made short films to counter vaccine fears in both communities.
UK energy systems are increasingly going digital.
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Many vulnerable people are unable to engage with their energy usage online, leading to higher bills and even debt and illness.
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Banter can be fun, but it can quickly cross the line.
Some forms of technology seem to facilitate lying more than others.
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Communication scholars have long wondered not just who lies the most, but also whether people tend to lie more online, in person or over the phone.
Climate jargon can feel overwhelming.
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The language around climate change can feel overwhelming. A psychology and public policy expert breaks it down in plain English.