To help a friend or family member get through stress, you should avoid certain kinds of messages, according to new research. Instead, try validation.

New research finds that both physicians and patients in the UK are open to telemedicine. It's a timely finding as efforts to manage COVID-19 lead to more social distancing.

"We don't have to pretend that everything is okay. It's helpful for children to see behind the curtain right now."

There's evidence that squid communication can be broken down into distinct units that squid recombine to form different messages, like letters in the alphabet.

Narrative makes scientists seem warmer and more trustworthy, researchers report. It's a strategy that could boost trust in science.

Voters have to be more careful than ever before about where and how they get their information about politics, experts argue.

Doctor ratings go down after long delays in the waiting room. "Waiting to see the doctor is not like waiting in line for a fun ride at Disney World."

Personal stories can help build trust in science communication, researchers say. But that means scientists have to trust their audience, too.

"I think most people will recognize a time in their lives when they were motivated to tell a lie to appear honest..."

Here's why communication and language are so important when it comes to flight safety for travelers around the world.