Communication

A look at past surveys of scientists and journalists shows relations have been deteriorating for some time, and have hit a new low under the Trump administration.

Historically, written language has been created to represent spoken language. For the first time, that dynamic is working in the opposite direction.

What we text about when we text about text.

Ringtailed lemurs, just like humans, reserve conversation for those they feel more connected with.

Four years after the terrorist attack, an expert on folklore traced one such rumor to its source.

A new study suggests children exposed to other languages better understand what other people want.

Scientists review news coverage of three IPCC reports, revealing common media narratives—and an unfocused media strategy on the part of the IPCC.

A new study shows just how badly college kids crave their emoji-laden communication.

A first-of-its-kind study sheds light on the elusive subject of whale noises.

Pictures of text aren't just convenient, they're beautiful.

Send-later functions aren't just ways of disguising your sleeping and working habits. They're an opportunity to confront your past and your future.

Surgery is a fundamentally messy and stressful activity. When being a few millimeters off target can be life-changing, a surgeon needs to possess fierce concentration, unrelenting perfectionism, and, above all, staunch self-assurance.

New research finds having a mobile device within easy reach divides your attention, even if you're not actively looking at it.

Panic about the rise of social media is largely overhyped and misplaced.

A new documentary looks at the history of anonymous hotlines, what place they occupy in America today, and where they might fit in going forward.

If the beloved platform falls short of our public discourse, can we imagine a more public alternative?

No, not everyone in Germany speaks English.

Unless we want to give up the idea of communication altogether, then probably not.

If not, why can we use it to communicate?

It might be a cure for road rage—or just the cause of more accidents.

While there are certain tradeoffs, researchers report long-distance romantic relationships can be highly satisfying.

Long before email, it was predicted that traditional letters would be dropped off using the ever-advancing technology of the Space Age.

There are a lot of ways to talk to people securely on the Internet, some are purpose-built to enhance your privacy and security. Here’s a guide to getting started.

What you need to know to make your communications private.