The Risks Associated With ‘Sexting’ Are Greatly Overstated
A new meta-study finds little evidence sexually charged communications are a precursor to unhealthy behaviors.
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The Unique Linguistic Effects of ‘Laughing Out Loud’
Historically, written language has been created to represent spoken language. For the first time, that dynamic is working in the opposite direction.
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.
College Kids Will Literally Text Through Anything
A new study shows just how badly college kids crave their emoji-laden communication.
The Future of the Telephone Hotline
A new documentary looks at the history of anonymous hotlines, what place they occupy in America today, and where they might fit in going forward.
Texting Erodes Writing Skills? RU Kidding Me?
New research from two nations finds university students who text frequently have no problem switching over to formal English.
Distracted Driving Laws Are Expanding, But Many Still Miss the Point
(The point is the limits of mental multitasking.)