communication

8:01am Feb 14, 2021

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Art Of The Buzzkill: Health Officials Struggle To Boost Vaccination, Stall Parties

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to sociologist Zeynep Tufekci about why there has been a failure of public health messaging about life after getting a coronavirus vaccine.

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8:35pm Jan 28, 2021

Science Science Health & Safety

Friend or Foe? Naked Mole Rats Can Tell By A Unique Squeak

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

A new study shows that naked mole rats speak with distinct dialects that appear to be learned — and reveal what group they belong to.

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5:00am Feb 14, 2018

Books Books Human Interest

Speaking My Language: How Gary Chapman Changed The Conversation About Love

by Bethany Chafin

Over 25 years ago, a book called "The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate" made its debut. It

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9:01pm Dec 04, 2017

Music & Culture Music & Culture

What This Picture Of Beyoncé Tells Us About How Generation Z Connects

Why talk when you can say it with an emoji or a GIF? "Instead of me telling someone how good I look, I can just send them a picture of Beyoncé in a queen's outfit," Youth Radio's Robert Fisher says.

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9:59am Nov 13, 2017

Science Science Books

Um, Uh, Huh? Are These Words Clues To Understanding Human Language?

by Barbara J. King

Tiny filler words in human rapid-fire conversation hold the key to understanding how language is unique, according to a new book. But anthropologist Barbara J. King raises some questions.
10:56am Feb 21, 2017

Human Interest Human Interest

Media Influences The Young And Their Perceptions: Dr. Kim Smith

by Maxym Taras

Associate Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication at North Carolina A&T University, Dr.

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10:26pm Feb 02, 2017

Music & Culture Music & Culture

Communication Plays A Large Role In The Winston-Salem Symphony: Rachel Williams

by Quinn McCrea

The Director of Dommunication of the Winston-Salem symphony, Rachel Williams, tells radio camper Quinn McCrea about how she got into her career.

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7:53am Dec 31, 2016

Science Science

When Bats Squeak, They Tend To Squabble

by NPR Staff

Researchers have found new clues to how bats communicate. And it turns out they tend to argue — a lot. The research could lead to a broader understanding of animal communication.
Courtesy of Ned Batchelder

5:11pm Mar 06, 2016

National National Science Health & Safety

Abuse Or The Flu? My Autistic Son Couldn't Tell Me What Was Wrong

by Susan Senator

My heart fell when a counselor called to say he was worried something bad might have happened to Nat, my severely autistic 25-year-old son. Nat has trouble talking, and was teary. What should I do?
Hanna Barczyk for NPR

12:08am Sep 22, 2015

Science Science

Trying To Change, Or Changing The Subject? How Feedback Gets Derailed

by NPR Staff

The first episode of Hidden Brain explores switchtracking: a common pattern in conversations you'll be accusing your partner of in no time! Plus speedy science, a cup of tea and a song from Adam Cole.

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Courtesy of Robert Oelman

3:52pm Aug 27, 2015

National National Science

Good Vibrations Key To Insect Communication

by Christopher Joyce

For some insects, sound waves or vibrations are the real social media — high-speed rumbles sent through the air and along leaf stems to help the bugs claim territory, send warnings and find mates.

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4:25pm Aug 19, 2015

National National Science Environment

It Took A Musician's Ear To Decode The Complex Song In Whale Calls

by Christopher Joyce

Male humpback whales create "songs" together, scientists say. Katy Payne was the first to hear the shifts in pitch and pattern in the collective calls as complex music — haunting, evolving tunes.

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