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.
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With online use ever-increasing, so is the rise of ghosting – when friends decide to disappear into the social ether.
Communication helps group members to size up the intentions of the others.
New research has found what may be language in electrical impulses transmitted between mushrooms.
The ‘Die Hard’ actor is suffering from a communications disorder that affects 2 million Americans.
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?
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.
Dating apps like Bumble have tried to shake up the gender dynamics of dating. Some users say their efforts fall flat.
The popularity of hashtags like #MeToo speaks to society’s increasing embrace of important issues like sexual assault and harassment
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.
A series of experiments explored the seemingly radical idea that opening up to strangers can be deeply satisfying.
Communication breakdowns between doctors and their patients have real-life consequences and can result in poorer health outcomes and sicker patients.
‘Tis the season for summer lovin’. But make sure you’re clear about your expectations.
A better understanding of language and its neuroscientific basis would help us handle linguistic issues throughout our lives.
As many as two-thirds of couples do it.
Two film crews comprised of Latino and Black cinematic arts graduate students made short films to counter vaccine fears in both communities.
Many vulnerable people are unable to engage with their energy usage online, leading to higher bills and even debt and illness.
Banter can be fun, but it can quickly cross the line.
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.
The language around climate change can feel overwhelming. A psychology and public policy expert breaks it down in plain English.
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Senior Lecturer and Coordinator, Health and Medical Humanities, University of Sydney
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Senior Research Scientist at the Australian E-Health Research Centre, CSIRO
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Adjunct professor, professional communication, University of Canberra
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Professor of Linguistics
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Ellis N. Brandt Professor of Public Relations, Michigan State University
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Associate Professor, Emerging Media Studies, Boston University
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Science Communication Researcher, Stellenbosch University
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Senior Lecturer, Arts and Communication, University of Canberra, The University of Western Australia
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Professor, Computer Networking and Telecommunications, University of Salford
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Professor in Ageing and Health, University of Sydney
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MBA Director & Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Bond Business School, Bond University
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Deputy Director, Australian National Centre for Public Awareness of Science, Australian National University
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