Communication
Wade Sisler: Aficionado of Wonder Serving the Cosmos
Wade Sisler: Aficionado of Wonder Serving the Cosmos Wade Sisler has spent 42 years at NASA, starting as a student photographer at Ames Research Center and eventually becoming an executive producer at Goddard Space Flight Center. Sisler has been instrumental in transforming data into visualizations and animations for broader audiences, helping to convey complex scientific […]
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Insurance warning signs in doctors’ offices might discourage patients from speaking openly about their health
Insurance warning signs in doctors’ offices might discourage patients from speaking openly about their health Warning signs in doctors’ offices that mention potential extra insurance costs may discourage patients from speaking openly about their health issues. Research found that these warning signs can lead to patients being less willing to raise a wide variety of […]
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How new words enter our language
How new words enter our language According to linguistics expert Christopher Green, most new words in American English are not entirely new creations, but rather repurposed pieces of existing terms or nuanced changes in meaning. New words often emerge and spread rapidly through digital platforms, such as social media, which accelerates language evolution and helps […]
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Why it can be hard to warn people about dangers like floods – communication researchers explain the role of human behavior
Why it can be hard to warn people about dangers like floods – communication researchers explain the role of human behavior Effective flood communication requires an understanding of how people receive, interpret, and act on risk information and warnings, which goes beyond just providing technical data. The human element plays a crucial role in flood […]
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I’m an expert in crafting public health messages: Here are 3 marketing strategies I use to make Philadelphia healthier
I’m an expert in crafting public health messages: Here are 3 marketing strategies I use to make Philadelphia healthier Philadelphia’s leading causes of death are heart disease, cancer, and unintentional drug overdose, many of which are preventable through lifestyle changes or medical interventions. The author uses segmentation analysis to break down demographics into psychographics, understanding […]
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Mountain chickadee chatter: Scientists are decoding the songbird’s complex calls
Mountain chickadee chatter: Scientists are decoding the songbird’s complex calls Scientists are studying the complex calls of mountain chickadees to understand their communication system, which is unusual compared to other songbird species. The “chick-a-dee” call contains six elements that can be combined in hundreds of unique combinations to convey different information, similar to human grammar, […]
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‘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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