Linguist Ferdinand de Saussure claimed verbal thinking occurs through minimal differences of sound within a language. Change-a-Letter puzzles test this theory.

Carlo Bicchi belongs to that rare category. In this extensive interview, Chiara Cordero speaks to Carlo Bicchi, winner of the 2026 Marcel Golay Award, as they both prepare to present at the 44th ISCC ...

Though it seems unremarkable, Yellowstone's Mushroom Pool might be the most important thermal feature in history. A discovery from its waters led to ...

Literacy experts warn the state’s teacher training contains errors and outdated approaches that could sabotage a move to ...

Romila Thapar's "Speaking of History" challenges narratives on early India, emphasizing rigorous historical inquiry over ...

In the last 18 months, however, the value boat has been sailing, and many have been left moored. It is worth understanding why many people missed the boat and why we think value should be part of an ...

In her commentary in The Telegraph, Elise Morrison argues that the ancient philosophical conflict between the pursuit of truth and rhetorical persuasion ...

Tracks churned out by AI tools like Suno and Udio are flooding the market, and they're becoming nearly harder to spot. Now ...

Researchers use lasers to store data inside glass, creating a durable system that could preserve digital information for millennia.

No, RJ in last week's SpeakUp! I didn't self-deport to Texas. I've been playing free safety on the copy desk and geeking out over this column. I'm flattered RJ has missed my columns, and I will ...

When Japanese carmakers launched their “less is more” approach from the 1960s (which would be integrated from the 1970s), it was not just a case of wanting cheap cars. It was a system where packaging ...