Sometimes Just A Five Second Break Is All It Takes To Get Along Better With A Spouse
New research finds that couples can keep a conflict from escalating by taking a short break - and I mean, really short - during an argument.
How Two Deaf Mountaineers Plan To Climb The Seven Summits
For mountaineers, success and safety can depend on good communication. These climbers have their own communication system, which they plan to use in climbing the highest peaks on each continent.
An Algorithm Is Opening A Window Into The Many Moods Of Pigs
Researchers in Europe have built an algorithm that can decode the sounds of pigs to figure out what they’re feeling, whether it's happy, concerned, curious, anxious or just sort of hanging out.
Some Fish Pause For Effect When They Communicate
Sometimes it’s not just what you’re communicating, it’s how you communicate it. Pausing for effect can help get your point across. Humans know this, but according to researchers, so do some kinds of fish.
What It Sounds Like When Bats Bicker
Egyptian fruit bats are known to make a lot of noise while they’re roosting. Scientists at Tel Aviv University have determined that a lot of that noise is bats getting annoyed at other bats.