Podcast: Most linguistic datasets focus on written text, but what about the way we actually speak? TalkBank, the world’s ...

Every day, we make countless choices—but are these decisions guided by desire or design? This hour, TED speakers on what shapes the food we eat, how we power our homes, and how we communicate.Guests ...

A new study looks at how young Namibians reach adulthood, broadening the understanding of this life stage in sub-Saharan ...

In the short time since then, we have all experienced ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) systems known as large ...

The National Academy of Sciences announced today the election of 120 members and 30 international members in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.Those ...

You may be wondering how all of this squares with the conventional wisdom that people’s self-esteem needs careful nurturing and protecting, especially in the case of kids, if they are to thrive and ...

Of all the sounds we encounter, music seems to be the stickiest for our brains.While words and sounds can also pop into our head, they are less likely to echo there than songs, which tend ...

The 2025 meeting will take place May 22-25, 2025, in Washington, D.C., featuring plenary sessions, symposia, flash talks, submitted talks, posters, educational ...

Narcissistic leaders both fascinate and repel us. They can be charming, act assertively and articulate visions that may inspire confidence, especially in times of uncertainty. This can attract many ...

Since 1780, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences has honored excellence and convened leaders from across disciplines and divides to examine new ideas, address issues of importance, ...