Communication
Could Onomatopoeia Be the Origin of Language?
What we can learn from the ding-dong hypothesis, James Joyce, Buster Keaton, and a language known as !Xoon.
The Most Beautiful Science of the Year
These are a few of our favorite things from 2023.
AI Can Help Democracy
Talking politics in a polarized society can get heated fast. Chatbots could help us keep our cool.
How a New Database Can Help Protect the Ocean
The Navigator project centralizes data about marine protected areas—and places with lesser protections—from around the world.
“The Killing of Animals Is a Matter of Pride”
In Kenya, a group of conservation scientists confront the cultural tradition of an indigenous tribe.
A Little Bit of Science Knowledge Is a Dangerous Thing
You might not know as much about science as you think.











