BUKAVU, Congo — Honorata Kizende looked out at the audience and began with a simple, declarative sentence. "There was no dinner," she said. "It was me who was dinner. Me, because they kicked me ...

Good morning. Americans: hope you had a restful and reflective Thanksgiving break. Readers elsewhere: hope you didn’t miss us ...

Two years ago, I published a post called The Cognitive Manifesto. At the time, my optimism was genuine and sincere. AI felt like a widening horizon, and a shift that would expand our mental range and ...

ABSTRACT: This study examines how Mandarin question intonation differentially modifies the fundamental frequency (F0) of syllables with inherent rising (T2) and falling (T4) lexical tones. By ...

ABSTRACT: This study examines how Mandarin question intonation differentially modifies the fundamental frequency (F0) of syllables with inherent rising (T2) and falling (T4) lexical tones. By ...

Like everyone else, I’m curious about what the new artificial intelligence (AI) programs can do for us, or perhaps to us. So in an idle hour recently, I decided to experiment. This is what happens ...

When writing a novel, is it better to write in short or long sentences? It’s a question many authors wrestle with, and the answer isn’t as straightforward as picking one over the other. Sentence ...

Effective communication is a cornerstone of professional success. Mastering the different types of sentences is a skill that can enhance your ability to convey ideas, persuade others, and build ...

I wish I were one of those people who is totally self-assured — you know, the kind who never starts a sentence with "I wish." They always think in absolutes and speak in declarative sentences that ...

In Elon Musk’s first appearance with Trump on the campaign trail this month, the tech billionaire called on Republicans to get out the vote, warning of dire consequences if they failed. Musk’s role in ...