Speech

At the right moment, a cussing candidate can be attractive, especially to voters who are mad as all get out.

• By Ross Ramsey

How shifting economies, demographics, and provincial neighborhoods shaped the well-known accents of many Midwestern cities.

• By Edward McClelland

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.

• By Seth Masket

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

• By Madeleine Thomas

When it comes to stuttering, what is the cost of seeking fluency?

• By Kate Newman

We treat platforms like they are public utilities. They’re not—but maybe they could be.

• By Susie Cagle

Computers are getting pretty good at detecting our emotions.

• By Nathan Collins

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

• By Nathan Collins

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?

• By Abigail Lambert

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.

• By Bettina Chang

It isn't just valley girl babble.

• By Ryan Jacobs