We often hear fascinating stories about how things originated: the universe, the wheel, even pizza. But when it comes to the words we toss around every single day without a second thought, it’s wild ...

Words are spiritual truths that are imprinted within the blueprint of our DNA, and the bridge between the inner and outer worlds. The spoken word travels through an ocean of waves and energy that ...

An eloquent person is articulate with clarity and grace, evoking emotions. Words flow easily and capably, whilst leaving impacts on listeners. To call a person eloquent is a strong compliment, be it ...

There are two ways to appear smart—look it or sound it. Looking smart is OK, but if it ends when you open your mouth, how ...

Reclamation is an immensely powerful tool as communities and individuals have been reclaiming hate speech to take the power of these words back. Recently, a large part of the LGBTQ+ community has ...

Last time, the challenge was to come up with a word for “a person who doesn’t let you finish your thought in anticipation of what they think you mean.” Where Jewel’s word was too general, the one ...

When two people interact, their brain activity becomes synchronized, but it was unclear until now to what extent this "brain-to-brain coupling" is due to linguistic information or other factors, such ...

The ACS Rubber Division is hosting its first WORD (Women of the Rubber Division) Conversation of the year with featured guest Tina Darnell of Chardon Custom Polymers. The virtual event—March 27 from ...

Whether it’s arguing politics with your uncle, offering difficult feedback to an employee, or trying to persuade your better half to do more around the house, it’s tempting to approach tough ...