communication

Memes communicate complex ideas quickly and efficiently, but that’s precisely what makes them so dangerous. 

Any dataset that can be quantified over time can be turned into a contest that is both exciting and (a little bit) enlightening.

When actual people correct misinformation online, it can be as effective, if not more so, as when a social media company labels something as questionable.

Lessons from child development research teach us how we learn to trust others.

The science makes it abundantly clear that couples with more self-expansion are better relationships.

Psychologists often view relationship power imbalances through three unique dynamics.

How much we enjoy a conversation can all be a matter of timing — specifically, how long it takes us to respond to what was just said.

Only talk about the weather?

The author of classics like "A Farewell to Arms" and "The Sun Also Rises" is known and loved for his simple yet effective writing style. Here’s how to imitate it.

Dating apps have made it easier than ever to find a partner. Paradoxically, the ease of finding matches means some remain perpetually single.

Next year is the perfect time to have better conversations!

Successful constructive criticism is as much about mindset as methods.

The internet has made it easier than ever to keep in touch with our exes. For people in relationships, that can cause problems.

Like it or not, we are the descendants of busybodies.

The belief that lying is rampant in the digital age just doesn’t match the data.

A recent study illuminated surprising differences in how men and women seek help when struggling with relationships.

The infamous misogynist had some profound insights on romance.

You may only have a few minutes to prepare.

People who buy iPhones are not, it seems, masters of their own devices.

Research shows that those who spend more time speaking tend to emerge as the leaders of groups, regardless of their intelligence.

He's studied apes for 50 years - here's what most people get wrong.

Dealing with rudeness can nudge you toward cognitive errors.

Anger and silence are the two worst reactions.

Curious about the most used emoji on social media?

The way you speak might reveal a lot about you, such as your willingness to engage in casual sex.

Linguists discover 30 sounds that may have allowed communication before words existed.

Social interactions are important for building the strongest relationships.

Research has shown how important empathy is to relationships, but there are limits to its power.

Digitized logbooks from the 1800s reveal a steep decline in strike rate for whalers.

New studies show that some people can hear and respond to questions while dreaming.