Communication
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The Cognitive Magic of “Hi”
How a simple word illuminates children’s cognitive development and linguistic creativity. -
When Kids Talk to Machines
Language bots are no substitute for teaching children to speak and learn. -
A Scientist Walks Into a Bar …
How comedy plays on our emotions to fight misinformation. -
How Whales Could Help Us Speak to Aliens
Learning to decode complex communication on Earth may give us a leg up if intelligent life from space makes contact. -
The Rebel Issue
How we change the world. -
Viva la Library!
Rebel against The Algorithm. Get a library card. -
The End of Species
Why it’s time for new ways of naming life. -
What’s In a Fish’s Name?
Indigenous words for fishes open a window into endangered cultures. -
A Knockout Issue
Asteroids, boxing, and hallucinations, in the editor’s note from Print Issue 54. -
Could Onomatopoeia Be the Origin of Language?
What we can learn from the ding-dong hypothesis, James Joyce, Buster Keaton, and a language known as !Xoon.
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AI Can Help Democracy
Talking politics in a polarized society can get heated fast. Chatbots could help us keep our cool.
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How a New Database Can Help Protect the Ocean
The Navigator project centralizes data about marine protected areas—and places with lesser protections—from around the world.
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“The Killing of Animals Is a Matter of Pride”
In Kenya, a group of conservation scientists confront the cultural tradition of an indigenous tribe.
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A Little Bit of Science Knowledge Is a Dangerous Thing
You might not know as much about science as you think. -
Your 🧠 On Emoji
It’s complicated. And that’s good. -
When Sowing Fear Is a Public Service
Nuclear winter is scary as hell. Spread the word. -
The Cellist and the Physicist
A conversation between Yo-Yo Ma and Fabiola Gianotti. -
Welcome to The Porthole
Short sharp looks at science.