Sometimes word stress can change the meaning of the word completely. For example, record. If you stress the first syllable ( ...

When speakers of different languages meet, their words, sounds and even grammatical structures mingle in surprising ways.

It's not just what is said but how it's articulated that shapes the meaning of human communication, and people use intonation ...

The Unique Bond Between Humans and Pets The relationship between humans and pets is unlike any other in the animal kingdom.

The human brain physically embodies rhythmic sound in a remarkable symphony that has the power to heal.

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Reiki therapy is based on an Eastern belief that vital energy flows through your body. The idea is that a person who specializes in reiki treatment, referred to as a reiki master, uses gentle touch – ...

A towel snap. An eye roll. A punch. The president has spoken again.

When a conversation heats up, the smallest choices in wording can nudge things toward connection or collision.

Psychologists are turning to artificial intelligence to uncover hidden psychological cues in speech, from word choice to tone ...

An optical illusion challenges viewers to find a non-animal word hidden among repeating animal names like Dog, Cat, and Cow. The task requires careful attention to detail, as the word 'House' is ...

Nine out of 10 Australian teachers are experiencing severe stress, and nearly 70% say their workload is unmanageable, says UNSW Sydney research. A new study from researchers at UNSW Sydney – the first ...