A Brief History of Smoke Signals
This week billions of people around the world will use digital technology — their smartphones — to receive…
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Communications
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Depression-Era Public Payphones On Wheels
Cover of the November 1938 issue of Radio-Craft magazine. On July 14, 1938, Howard Hughes and four companions…
The Deep Pain of Awkward Silences
Remarks that stop the conversation cold at social gatherings can instantly elicit deep-seated feelings of exclusion.
Conversational Well-Being: Quality Over Quantity
Psychologists link happiness with less small talk and more substantive conversation.
Tell Me Where It Hurts, Mr. Highway
In El Paso, our Michael Haederle reviews innovative ideas suggested for arresting the wear and tear on roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
In E-mail, the Truth Is E-lastic
People lie more often when using electronic communication, business profs find.