We’re on the verge of decoding animal communication. Here’s what we’ve learned so far – and how AI could help us decipher ...

There's an old adage that great movies teach you how to watch them, and I've found that to be true. Films have ways of drawing our eyes and ears to certain things, even without us noticing, that end ...

For years, people have guessed what their cats meant with each meow, chirp, or growl. Sometimes it’s obvious—a hungry stare or a tail flick. Other times, it feels like there’s a secret language ...

Texting with teens can feel like decoding a secret language—one part humor, one part head-scratching, and all of it remarkably fast. In this particular video, Leighton highlights texts like “Please ...

Keep up with everything happening in The Commons by signing up for the Chronicle’s Philanthropy Today newsletter or our weekly Commons LinkedIn newsletter. Polarization isn’t just reshaping national ...

A psychological principle called signal amplification bias explains why your feelings are often missed—unless you express them. Building meaningful connections in the workplace often comes down to ...