Speech

Silence speaks volumes (and so does interrupting women and making mean jokes).

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Computers are getting pretty good at detecting our emotions.

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

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?

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.

It isn't just valley girl babble.