Communication
‘Agreeing to disagree’ is hurting your relationships – here’s what to do instead
‘Agreeing to disagree’ is hurting your relationships – here’s what to do instead Agreeing to disagree can actually hurt relationships by avoiding important conversations and creating estrangement from loved ones. No relationship is immune to conflict, but some topics, such as “no-go” topics, can trigger intense disagreements if not addressed. Conversational tools like looping and […]
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WhatsApp is working on video and voice calls on the web
WhatsApp is working on video and voice calls on the web WhatsApp is working on integrating video and voice calls into its web-based client, allowing users to make calls from any device. The feature is currently being tested with a call dropdown menu for beta testers, which has now been expanded to include camera and […]
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NASA’s Use of the Radio Frequency Spectrum
NASA’s Use of the Radio Frequency Spectrum NASA relies heavily on radio waves to send data, communications, and commands between researchers or flight controllers and their flight platforms or instruments. The use of radio frequencies (RF) within the electromagnetic spectrum is shared among different types of applications, including NASA’s everyday operations such as walkie-talkies and […]
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Why you should think twice before using shorthand like ‘thx’ and ‘k’ in your texts
Why you should think twice before using shorthand like ‘thx’ and ‘k’ in your texts A study found that using shorthand like ‘thx’ and ‘k’ in texts can make recipients feel like they’re not putting enough effort into the conversation, leading to a sense of disengagement. The researchers surveyed 150 American texters aged 18-65 and […]
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Sixty Years in Canberra: NASA’s Deep Space Network
Sixty Years in Canberra: NASA’s Deep Space Network NASA’s Deep Space Network (DSN) facility in Canberra, Australia is celebrating its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of supporting space exploration. The DSN has been instrumental in communicating with spacecraft, including Voyager 2, which can only receive commands and data via the Canberra complex due to its […]
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Bonobos communicate a lot like humans
Bonobos communicate a lot like humans Bonobos have been found to communicate in complex ways similar to humans, using combinations of calls that convey meaningful information. A new study used novel methods from linguistics to demonstrate that bonobo vocal communication relies on compositionality, a key feature of human language. The researchers created a “bonobo dictionary” […]
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NASA Receives 10 Nominations for the 29th Annual Webby Awards
NASA Receives 10 Nominations for the 29th Annual Webby Awards 2 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) This ultra high-definition video featuring an orange tabby cat named Taters, was streamed from nearly 19 million miles away via laser by NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment, marking a historic milestone for […]
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Donald Trump’s nonstop news-making can be exhausting, making it harder for people to scrutinize his presidential actions
Donald Trump’s nonstop news-making can be exhausting, making it harder for people to scrutinize his presidential actions President Donald Trump calls on reporters during a news conference at the White House on Jan. 30, 2025. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Like many other news organizations, The Associated Press maintains a “live updates” page, which posts the latest […]
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