(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) David Fang, Stanford University (THE CONVERSATION) My brother’s text messages ...

before-and-after photos show. Recent images show the small Panamanian river port of Lajas Blancas — overrun with a crush of migrants just a year ago — now essentially empty. Huge tents that ...

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Broadcaster and former England striker Eni Aluko - who was targeted on social media by ex-footballer Joey Barton - has said she hopes a judgement that his posts were defamatory will make people ...

Most people type “ty” and “brb” – for “thank you” and “be right back” – without batting an eye. In a survey we conducted of 150 American texters ages 18 to 65, 90.1% reported ...

In more experiments, we tested whether closeness changed the dynamic. If you’re texting a dear friend or a romantic partner, can you abbreviate to your heart’s content? Evidently not.

Are you guys ready for this one? If you’ve followed along with our coverage of Virgin River, you’d know how shocking it is to reach this conclusion, but one character may be the most slept on ...

If you think this option may benefit you, talk to your healthcare provider before trying it. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation uses low-voltage electrical currents to manage pain. A small ...