Communication
Work-Related Anxiety Is Off the Charts. These Four Moves Will Help
Practical tips for alleviating the amped-up levels of stress so many employees and managers are feeling these days from executive coach Chester Elton and Dorie Clark, host of Newsweek's "Better" interview series on LinkedIn Live.
Audio Tweets Are Here: How to Record Your Voice for All of Your Followers
"We hope voice Tweeting gives you the ability to share your perspectives quickly and easily with your voice," reads a blog post from Twitter.
A Cow's Moo Can Reveal How They Are Feeling
From excitement to distress, the vocalization between cows can communicate their emotions. Researchers say these individualized calls can be used by farmers to boost animal welfare.
Is Slack Down? Users Reporting Errors Sending Messages, Loading Page
Not everyone had problems though and some users were able to use the service just fine.
People With Autism Have 'Different Sense of Self'—Study
Scientists asked participants to take part in an out-of-body-experience illusion to test their hypothesis.
Too Much Screen Time Linked to Poor Development in Kids
Parents should regard screens like junk food: "A little is OK, but too much of it can make you sick," one of the study's authors told Newsweek.
Medieval Woman Who Wrote Sacred Christian Texts Found
Her skeleton was found at the site of a women's monastery that existed 1,000 years ago.
Two Blue Ticks But No Reply Can Cause Deep Anxiety
Digital communication presents uncomfortable social situations that can lead to anxiety, isolation and feelings of rejection.
Scientists Create a 'Social Network of Brains'
"One could imagine 'social networks' of connected brains in the future producing innovative and creative solutions to humanity's most important scientific and societal problems," said study author Rajesh Rao.
Goats Know When You're Happy and Like You Better for It
These four-legged friends are far more intelligent than you might think.
Plant Roots Send Messages When Neighbors Are Too Close
It's a dog-eat-dog world out there, even for plants.
Mind-Reading Headset Lets You 'Talk' with Your Devices
Technology such as this could, one day, enable people to communicate with one another using only the power of thought.
We Could Find Aliens Before 2100, Scientist Predicts
"I think that in this century we are going to be finding life beyond Earth," said Jill Tarter, a scientist at the SETI Institute research center in California.
Punctuate Your Texts To Get Your Meaning Across
Make sure your meaning isn't lost among your words.
Understanding Why These Penguins Yell
It turns out we don't really have a clue what they're saying—despite their using only one call.
Here's Why You Can't Call Puerto Rico After Maria
Puerto Ricans living in Orlando and other U.S. cities are desperate to hear news from their loved ones and friends after Hurricane Maria.
Dolphins Use Giant Underwater Touchscreen to Play Games
The eight-foot screen is complete with dolphin friendly apps and a keyboard.
Want the Secret to Good Communication? Ask Alan Alda
The "M*A*S*H" actor and improv teacher shares his thoughts on this year's Flame Challenge, "What is energy?"
Obama-Trump Relationship Falters Amid Wiretapping Drama
"It's too bad, but I'm not totally surprised," Trump told the Washington Times.
Mind-Reading Technology Can Help ALS Patients 'Talk'
The technology has already restored communication to four people who had been mute for years.
China Makes Plans for Manned Moon Base
Endeavor by Chinese government to put manned radar station on moon described as "lunatic idea."
English Schools Face Gender Gap Crisis in Early Years
A quarter of boys in England started school struggling to speak a full sentence last year, said Save the Children.
Footballers Undergo Training to Reduce Smartphone Use
Manager of Southampton F.C., Ronald Koeman, introduced weekly communication sessions for his players.
Don't Walk and Text: Law targets New Jersey pedestrians
Pedestrians using their mobile phones could soon be fined and even jailed.
The Creative Power of Meeting Eyeball to Eyeball
Meeting face to face beats long distance telephone and video conferencing every time.
Gmail's 'Undo Email' Button Is For Real
This tool taps into every email user's daily anxiety.
Popular on Tumblr? Here's a Brand for You to Pair With
The microblogging platform wants to put advertisers together with bloggers.
Teen From India Turns Breath Into Speech
A Google Science Fair submission offers a new way for people with developmental disabilities to communicate