Speech
Why Supreme Court Justices' Speech Matters
Silence speaks volumes (and so does interrupting women and making mean jokes).
When Is It Good for Politicians to Be Edgy?
At the right moment, a cussing candidate can be attractive, especially to voters who are mad as all get out.
Tracing the History of Regional Speech in Chicago and Pittsburgh
How shifting economies, demographics, and provincial neighborhoods shaped the well-known accents of many Midwestern cities.
Trump's Last Speech to Congress Was Remarkably Unremarkable
Donald Trump will deliver his first State of the Union address tomorrow. Last year's (well-received) speech before Congress can serve as a blueprint for what we can expect to hear.
Lemurs Like to Chit-Chat Too
Ringtailed lemurs, just like humans, reserve conversation for those they feel more connected with.
Chasing the Fluency Gods
When it comes to stuttering, what is the cost of seeking fluency?
No, You Don’t Have Free Speech Online
We treat platforms like they are public utilities. They’re not—but maybe they could be.
You Sound Sad, Human
Computers are getting pretty good at detecting our emotions.
Speaking a Mile in Someone Else's Shoes
A new study suggests children exposed to other languages better understand what other people want.
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?
A ‘Pacific Standard’ Annotation of the 2015 State of the Union
President Obama's speech last night contained a series of economic proposals. Here's how the data and research back up or complicate his claims.
The Functions of 'Um,' 'Like,' 'You Know'
It isn't just valley girl babble.
iPad App 'Proloquo2Go' Gives the Gift of Voice
Expensive computers that help facilitate face-to-face communication have been overtaken by cool — and relatively cheap — "Proloquo2Go" software and devices like the iPad and iPod.