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Storytelling plays a vital role in addressing sexual assault, but what of the safety and well-being of survivors—both those who speak out and those who don’t?

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Language exerts a powerful influence on our perceptions of the world. Looking closely at the way we use words can reveal deep-seated cultural biases.

What can studies of human relationships tell us about whether or not we should trust artificial intelligence?

Far from being “the rude language of the mountains,” the diversity of Appalachian dialects reveals a complex history of cultural change.

Nonhuman primates clearly do more than just screech meaningless sounds at each other, but what are the limits of their communication?

You might be a superb host to human guests, but if an alien showed up on your doorstep looking for some hospitality, would your usual offerings be enough?

Viral fake-news stories like Pizzagate are having a surprisingly significant influence, and they are only going to proliferate.

Dictionaries are typically viewed as being value-neutral. But they are just as steeped in culture and prejudice as the rest of the world—and they have the power to shape what we see as “normal.”