Negative reactions to hypocrisy serve a bigger purpose

Researchers have created a model of hypocrisy that helps distinguish genuine criticism from grandstanding opposition.

Bert Gambini-Buffalo • futurity
April 15, 2025 ~5 min

Bonobos communicate a lot like humans

"This suggests that the capacity to combine call types in complex ways is not as unique to humans as we once thought."

U. Zurich • futurity
April 7, 2025 ~5 min


The right communication can improve remote work

A new study shows effective leadership communication can boost the success of flexible work arrangements.

Sara Diedrich - U. Missouri • futurity
Jan. 22, 2025 ~5 min

‘Parentese’ chatter improves baby’s language later

Speaking to a baby in "parentese" and responding to babbles with smiles and eye contact is important for the baby's language development.

U. Washington • futurity
April 15, 2024 ~6 min

Acoustic tagging is like caller ID for whales

Simultaneous acoustic tagging is helping researchers gain insights into the link between whale communication and behavior.

Dan Bernardi - Syracuse U. • futurity
March 26, 2024 ~6 min

How parents talked with kids about Black Lives Matter differed by race

Black and white parents talked to their kids about the Black Lives Matter movement after the murder of George Floyd, but used different language to explain it.

U. Washington • futurity
Feb. 15, 2024 ~6 min

How your hand gestures reveal your thoughts

On this episode of the Big Brains podcast, an expert breaks down the secret conversations we have through our hand gestures.

U. Chicago • futurity
Jan. 31, 2024 ~2 min

Terrorist propaganda holds predictable patterns

Predictable patterns in terrorist propaganda could provide a foundation for developing counter-messaging, researchers say.

Bert Gambini-Buffalo • futurity
Sept. 27, 2023 ~6 min


How can scientists better explain climate risks?

Climate scientists have long struggled to find the best ways to present info about future sea level rise, but they're getting better.

Juan Siliezar-Brown • futurity
July 10, 2023 ~10 min

Whales sing louder due to noisy wind, but not boats

Humpback whales sing louder around noisy wind, but not noisy boats. The discovery could have consequences for their breeding and behavior.

U. Queensland • futurity
May 11, 2023 ~4 min

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