Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. When you’re able to communicate with clarity and confidence, ...

Science fiction has long speculated about the possibility of first contact with an alien species from a distant world and how we might be able to communicate with them. But what if we simply don’t ...

AS READERS OF “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” will know, humans are only the third-cleverest species on Earth. The first two places go to mice and dolphins. But perhaps Douglas Adams’s comic ...

The course is designed for anyone who wants to improve how they express themselves at work — whether you're a manager giving feedback, a team member writing reports or someone looking to build ...

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The HBR Playbook on keeping employees motivated in troubling times. by Ania W. Masinter August 13, 2025 Layoffs cause fear, anger, and deep loss of trust among remaining employees. These feelings have ...

Effective communication is the foundation of high-performing organizations, particularly in an era of remote work and an expanding array of digital tools like Slack, Teams, WhatsApp, and internal ...

"Many of the challenges facing SETI research are similar to those already addressed in the investigation of animal behavior, and the evolutionary origins of human language." When you purchase through ...

Cuttlefish wave their expressive tentacles in four distinctive dancelike motions, a new study finds—possibly to communicate visually and by vibration. These marine invertebrates, which have eight ...

Humans typically consider peeing a private act. But for many animals, it’s a crucial way to share information—one that goes way beyond simply marking territory. Scientists are increasingly aware of ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Confidence and power – two key ingredients for effective ...

Trying to duck the consequences of a breach can be dangerous: better to quickly explain what you know and keep affected parties in the loop about next steps. What do a CISO handling a data breach and ...