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When you disagree, a sentence starter like "That's so interesting" immediately changes the tone—and the outcome.

Uncertainty is a core tenet of science — researchers should be supported so they can communicate it with confidence to the ...

Being a scientist has its challenges. Knowing how to communicate your scientific research in a socially responsible manner ...

Cats are quicker than babies to associate a picture of a word with its corresponding picture, new research shows.

Languages are a significant barrier to the global transfer of scientific knowledge, according to a 2016 study. Out of the 100 ...

In the words of Professor Charles Spence, an expert in experimental psychology who has devoted much of his work to studying ...

Medical groups and educators can bring attention to never words in multiple ways, the researchers said, including by integrating the discussion into courses and professional development. "The emphasis ...

Researchers have compiled a list of phrases that clinicians should avoid using when discussing sensitive issues with patients and their families.

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What was once fair under the law may become unfair when science changes. The law must react to uphold due process ...

A Missoula theater company is producing a new award-winning play, "Galatea," by a Bay Area playwright at the ZACC Show Room ...