Audiences love to see athletes and entertainers behaving spontaneously, according to our recent research, because ad-libbed lines, spectacular catches, improvised set lists and the like make performers seem more authentic and genuine.
How the sounds of ‘Succession’ shred the grandeur and respect the characters so desperately try to project
HBO’s “Succession” delivered its grand finale on May 28, 2023 – the climax of four award-packed seasons of searing put-downs, nihilistic humor and desperate power plays.
Moving in with your partner? Talking about these 3 things first can smooth the way, according to a couples therapist
Partners who live together typically come to this significant place in their relationship in one of two ways – what some clinicians call “sliding versus deciding.” Moving in together can just kind of happen without too much thought, or it can be carefully considered and planned.
3D printing promises to transform architecture forever
In architecture, new materials rarely emerge. For centuries, wood, masonry and concrete formed the basis for most structures on Earth.
Why more and more Americans are painting their lawns
To paint or not to paint?
That is the question that many homeowners are facing as their dreams for perfect turf are battered – whether it’s from inflation pushing pricier lawn care options out of reach, or droughts leading to water shortages.
What is ‘algospeak’? Inside the newest version of linguistic subterfuge
A linguistic arms race is raging online – and it isn’t clear who’s winning.
On one side are social networks like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. These sites have become better and better at identifying and removing language and content that violates their community standards.
Sex, love and companionship … with AI? Why human-machine relationships could go mainstream
There was once a stigma attached to online dating: Less than a decade ago, many couples who had met online would make up stories for how they met rather than admit that they had done so via an app.