Large language models are very good at telling us we are right. They smooth the rough edges off half-baked ideas, turn vague ...

Ancient proverbs can be helpful in adjusting our language and behavior in ways that can benefit every generation. They have become ancient because they work. One example: "A gentle answer turns away ...

Ancient proverbs can be helpful in adjusting our language and behavior in ways that can benefit every generation. They have become ancient because they work. One example: “A gentle answer turns ...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has shifted from experimental use to real-world systems that are reshaping governance, healthcare, ...

I spoke with Gmail VP of Product Blake Barnes to better understand Gmail's latest AI updates. Behind them lies a much larger idea.

Knowing your partner's love language is helpful, but it's not everything. Here are eight relationship habits that matter far ...

Robots operating in human-centric or hazardous environments must proactively anticipate and mitigate dangers beyond basic obstacle detection. Traditional navigation systems often depend on static maps ...

This study reviewed the evidence on: (1) the effects of different forms of proactive policing on crime; (2) whether these approaches are applied in a discriminatory manner; (3) whether these ...

Charlotte Entwistle has received funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and Leverhulme Trust. Is it possible to spot personality dysfunction from someone’s ...

Is it possible to spot personality dysfunction from someone's everyday word use? My colleagues and I have conducted research that suggests you can, and often sooner than you might expect. Whether in a ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Among the myriad abilities that humans possess, which ones are uniquely human? Language has been a top candidate at least since ...