Etiquette and Languages : Discovery News

Apple's Siri Dislikes Brits, Southerners

Posted Wed Dec 21, 2011 01:33 PM ET | 0

Apple’s voice-recognition technology, Siri, is easy to use, as long as you don’t have an accent. Read more

Cryptic Codes Yet to Be Cracked: Photos

Posted Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:24 AM ET | 0

The Copiale Cipher code was recently cracked, but many others remain inscrutable. Read more

Game On: Read the Jokers and Improve Your Chances at High Stakes Poker

Posted Tue Aug 9, 2011 12:02 PM ET

Don’t leave your poker hand up to chance. Learn how to perfect your high stakes poker game and get ahead now. We've compiled the best high stakes poker content available to help you win. Read more

Have You Hugged a Neanderthal Today? Probably!

Posted by Amy Enchelmeyer Fri Jul 22, 2011 04:02 PM ET | 0

Your ancestors probably had sex with Neanderthals -- which makes you part-Neanderthal. Now get over it. Read more

Obesity Stigma in Online News?

Posted by Benjamin Radford Tue May 24, 2011 03:18 PM ET | 0

A new study suggests that images accompanying news stories about obesity may promote stigma, but there's reason for caution. Read more

Friday News Feedbag for Friday, January 7, 2011!

Posted by Jorge Ribas Fri Jan 7, 2011 03:53 PM ET | 0

The first show for 2011! Same banter, new format: instead of six science articles to vote on, now it's a head-to-head match between James and Jorge. Two stories enter, one story leaves! If this is your first exposure to the ... Read more

Why Being Grossed Out is Good for You

Posted by Jessica Marshall Mon Jan 3, 2011 11:42 AM ET | 0

Maggots. Rotten meat. Pus-oozing sores. Grossed out yet? Probably. And a good thing, too. Just as fear protects us from a lion that would eat us disgust keeps us away from tiny little animals that would kill us. Read more

Genuine, Open-Mouthed Laughter Appreciated Most

Posted by Emily Sohn Tue Nov 16, 2010 09:56 AM ET | 0

Laughter is a critical part of human communication and people learn to appreciate some forms more than others. Read more

5 Indispensable Words Cultured in the Lab

Posted Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:23 AM ET | 0

Jonathon Keats' new book, Virtual Words: Language on the Edge of Science and Technology, examines 28 words that have grown out of science and technology. Here, we give you five. Read more

Bilingualism Good for the Brain

Posted by Jessica Marshall Thu Oct 14, 2010 02:30 PM ET | 0

The longer a person has spoken two or more languages, the greater the cognitive effects. Read more

New Language Discovered in India

Posted Wed Oct 6, 2010 12:08 PM ET | 0

Around 800 people are believed to speak the Tibeto-Burman language in the rugged, isolated region. Read more

The Rules of Smart Phone Etiquette

Posted Tue Sep 21, 2010 08:44 AM ET | 0

Tweeting in church. Facebooking in class. Texting in a public restroom. All of these activities are possible with a smart phone, but are they appropriate? What are the rules of smart phone etiquette? Read more

Big Fat Lies: Fibs Skew Obesity Statistics

Posted by Benjamin Radford Wed Aug 18, 2010 05:53 PM ET | 0

Many people aren't truthful about their weight and height-- but such deception can skew important heath data. Read more

Coma Victim's Language Ability Explained

Posted by Emily Sohn Fri Apr 23, 2010 07:00 AM ET | 0

How could a Croatian girl speak German but forget her native language after coming out of a coma? Read more

New Written Language of Ancient Scotland Discovered

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Mar 31, 2010 07:00 AM ET | 0

Once thought to be rock art, carved depictions of soldiers, horses and other figures are part of a written language dating back to the Iron Age. Read more