Am I Right or Am I Right?Why We Double Down On Our Arguments Even After Realizing We’re Wrong A variety of reasons -- ranging from cognitive biases to emotional attachments to social dynamics -- stop us from accepting our mistakes. By Devrupa Rakshit
Signed And ExecutedA New Breakup Method Just Dropped: ‘Letter of Closure’ The viral letter also speaks to the permeation of therapy-speak -- or HR-ified template-like responses -- into our everyday conversations. By Devrupa Rakshit
More Than Just Pillow TalkHow the Lack of Sex Education Makes Many Indian Women Unable To Communicate Their Sexual Needs, Pleasure Society’s treatment of sex as a taboo topic can often deprive women of the vocabulary they might need to navigate their sexual relationships. By Devrupa Rakshit
In My Own TimeWhy Trying To ‘Control’ Your Partner Into ‘Opening Up’ Doesn’t Work An active, conspicuous pressure to open up, might lead people to shut others out and withdraw deeper into their shells. By Devrupa Rakshit
A Hoo and a BarkScientists Discover a ‘Hidden Language’ by Analyzing Chimpanzee Vocals Chimpanzee communication is much more sophisticated than previously thought, providing new clues to origins of language in humans too. By Saumya Kalia
Don't Want to be RightWhy We Should be Wrong More Often Making errors is crucial, instructive, and only natural. By Saumya Kalia
The Delicate DarlingsHow a Partner’s Fragile Masculinity Can Lead to Anxiety, Less Sexual Satisfaction for Women “When society creates an impossible standard of masculinity to maintain... nobody wins.” By Devrupa Rakshit
Fatally Crossed SignalsAirlines Warn of Flight Disruptions Due to 5G Services 5G can interfere with flight altimeters, failures of which can "lead to incidents with catastrophic results resulting in multiple fatalities." By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Reported SpeechWhy Many Vastly Dissimilar Languages Share the Same Grammar Some words in both Korean and Tamil mean the same things. Experts say that talking about other people is what makes our grammar so similar. By Saumya Kalia
Lost In Translation. Not.Emojis Could Bridge Crucial Doctor‑Patient Communication Gaps: Experts "Emojis could help treating children, disabled patients with communication impairments, and bridge language barriers." By Devrupa Rakshit
Tell Me About ItScience Backs People Who Use Filler Words Like ‘Um’ And ‘You Know’ People who use inflections are more likely to be more conscious of who they are talking to and what they are saying, note experts. By Saumya Kalia
A Timely MessageSlow Texters Are Making a Strong Case for Not Replying To Everything Instantly Slow response times are a rejection of the lockdown expectation that everyone is constantly available. By Saumya Kalia
portraits of digital intimacyHow a Transcontinental Couple Established Texting Routines to Make Time For Each Other 27-year-old R. Thakur figured out texting routines to stay connected with her long-distance partner. By The Swaddle Team
portraits of digital intimacyHow An ‘Old‑School’ Dater Found Meaningful Communication Through Texting For 28-year-old Varsha, texting went from a constant barrage of "What's happening" to a meaninful “What made you smile today?” By The Swaddle Team
Sharp IntakeThe Sniff Is an Important, Versatile Tool of Communication Scientist Elliott Hoey extracted important non-verbal cues from 70 different types of sniffs. By Rajvi Desai
Hum Apke Hain Kaun?How to Talk Politics With Your Conservative Family as 2019 Ends in Chaos A handy guide to keeping the protest going, even at home. By Liesl Goecker
Fake It Till You Make ItIntroverts Are Happier When They Force Themselves to Be Extroverted: Study "The findings suggest that changing one's social behavior is a realizable goal for many people, and that behaving in an extraverted way improves well-being.” By Rajvi Desai
Right To SpeechDisadvantaged Children More Likely to Have Language Problems Than Those With More Privilege Not addressing language development issues early could reduce opportunities and continue the cycle of poverty. By Aditi Murti
