Why Conservatives Prefer Nouns
Researchers link social conservatism with grammatical preferences that foster feelings of stability and predictability.
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OMG! In Text Messages, Punctuation Conveys Meaning
New research finds a period, or the lack of one, changes the way a text reply is interpreted.
One Reason for the Gender Pay Gap: You’re Speaking It
A new nation-by-nation comparison suggests language is a driver of inequality.
Thirty Million Words Aren’t Enough
Quality and quantity matter for low-income kids' language skills, researchers say.
What Makes You So Smart, Stephen Wolfram?
Noah Davis talks to the founder of Wolfram Alpha about computing the world's knowledge, how his kids got him to start traveling, and why he's not scared of AI.
Speaking a Mile in Someone Else’s Shoes
A new study suggests children exposed to other languages better understand what other people want.
The Missing Words that Help Explain Congress’ Low Approval Ratings
A new study links dislike of the institution with a decrease in expressions of concern for helping others.
Could Hillary Clinton’s Voice Cost Her the White House?
Evidence shows that we perceive deeper voices as more authoritative and trustworthy. How will this impact the coming election—especially if there's a woman on the top of the ticket?