Tag: language
3 myths about immigration in America
April Nisan Ilkmen, Adler University
The U.S. is – and long has been – a pluralistic society that contains...
What it takes to become a spelling bee champ
Pawan Dhingra, Amherst College
Whenever the Scripps National Spelling Bee takes place, parents and children may wonder: What does...
What’s a Luddite? An expert on technology and society explains
Andrew Maynard, Arizona State University
The term “Luddite” emerged in early 1800s England. At the time there was a...
What is that voice in your head when you read?
Beth Meisinger, University of Memphis and Roger J. Kreuz, University of Memphis
Curious Kids is...
What is ‘algospeak’? Inside the newest version of linguistic subterfuge
Roger J. Kreuz, University of Memphis
A linguistic arms race is raging online – and it isn’t clear who’s...
Unlocking secrets of the honeybee dance language – bees learn and...
James C. Nieh, University of California, San Diego
The Greek historian Herodotus reported over 2,000 years ago on a...
How to deal with holiday stress, Danish-style
Marie Helweg-Larsen, Dickinson College
The holidays often involve jubilant gift exchanges, renewed connections with family and friends, and treasured...
Stop using ‘Latinx’ if you really want to be inclusive
Melissa K. Ochoa, Saint Louis University
Most of the debates on the usage of “Latinx” – pronounced “la-teen-ex” –...
EXPLORING NATURE
The inspiring and tragic story of Mabel Stark, America’s most famous...
Alessandro Meregaglia, Boise State University
For the sharpest minds in show business, there’s always another hustle.
