Today: November 10, 2024
Today: November 10, 2024

Communication

Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ on quest for better communication as more rate hikes loom

Aside from the mixed policy signals dropped during his trip to the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings in Washington, Bank of Japan Governor

BOJ on quest for better communication as more rate hikes loom
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

5 things not to say to a grieving friend

5 things not to say to a grieving friend

5 things not to say to a grieving friend
MidEast|News|Technology|World

Kremlin, asked on Iran's use of Russian comms devices after pager attacks, says trade is growing

The Kremlin, commenting on a Reuters report that Iran's Revolutionary Guards were mostly using homemade or Russian- or Chinese-made communications devices, said on Monday that

Kremlin, asked on Iran's use of Russian comms devices after pager attacks, says trade is growing
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Doctors and first responders are among those who still use pagers

Electronic pagers that were status symbols in the 1990s are used for communication precisely because they are old school

Doctors and first responders are among those who still use pagers
Sports

'Seismic' or 'absolutely horrible'? Helmet communication in major college football is here

After years of debate over cost and liability, college football finally has helmet communications between coach and player

'Seismic' or 'absolutely horrible'? Helmet communication in major college football is here
Opinion

Readers prefer to click on a clear, simple headline − like this one

Typical news readers prefer news headlines with simple language over more complex wording.

Readers prefer to click on a clear, simple headline − like this one
Environment|Opinion|Science

If you want Americans to pay attention to climate change, just call it climate change

Phrases like ‘climate crisis,’ ‘climate emergency’ or ‘climate justice’ might seem to escalate the urgency, but a large survey shows they don’t help and may actually hurt.

If you want Americans to pay attention to climate change, just call it climate change
Education

Good feedback is an art – here’s how I teach it

Giving and receiving criticism can be difficult. This class tries to make it easier.

Good feedback is an art – here’s how I teach it
Opinion|Science

Storytelling strategies make communication about science more compelling

Whether sharing online about health topics or chatting about the weather, you communicate about science. Borrowing a tactic from antiscience advocates can help make your stories more persuasive.

Storytelling strategies make communication about science more compelling
Science

African elephants call each other by unique names, new study shows

New research shows African elephants call each other and respond to individual names, something few wild animals do

African elephants call each other by unique names, new study shows
News|Science

Messages can trigger the opposite of their desired effect − but you can avoid communication that backfires

Research reveals lots of reasons why well-meaning attempts to inform, persuade or correct misinformation go awry. It also identifies ways to avoid these communication backfires.

Messages can trigger the opposite of their desired effect − but you can avoid communication that backfires
MidEast|News|Technology|World

Musk says Starlink to provide connectivity in Gaza through aid organizations

Elon Musk said on Saturday that SpaceX's Starlink will support communication links in Gaza with "internationally recognized aid organizations".

Musk says Starlink to provide connectivity in Gaza through aid organizations
News|Technology

For social platforms, the outage was short. But people's stories vanished, and that's no small thing

The widespread attention given to the blanking of Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms on Tuesday tells a tale

For social platforms, the outage was short. But people's stories vanished, and that's no small thing
Technology

How do whales sing? Scientists point to a specialized voice box that other animals don't have

Whales sing loud enough that the sound travels through the ocean

How do whales sing? Scientists point to a specialized voice box that other animals don't have
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Are fears of saying ‘no’ overblown?

Nearly 80% of people have accepted invitations to events they didn’t want to attend.

Are fears of saying ‘no’ overblown?
Health|Opinion|Science

Seeing the human in every patient − from biblical texts to 21st century relational medicine

The COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on how fragmented medical care can be. Relational, or person-centered, medicine is attempting to provide solutions.

Seeing the human in every patient − from biblical texts to 21st century relational medicine
Crime|News|Opinion|US

New anti-violence PSA may hit home, but change depends on follow-up and other factors

The US attorney for the District of Maryland recently released a PSA to help stem the tide of violence in the state. But will it work?

New anti-violence PSA may hit home, but change depends on follow-up and other factors
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki writes about her years in government in 'Say More'

Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has a two-book deal with Scribner, starting with a book reflecting on her years in government

Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki writes about her years in government in 'Say More'
Science

How often do you lie? Deception researchers investigate how the recipient and the medium affect telling the truth

Researchers are interested in whether who you’re communicating with and how you’re interacting affect how likely you are to lie.

How often do you lie? Deception researchers investigate how the recipient and the medium affect telling the truth

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