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Communication

Signal isn’t top-secret safe — Here’s why

Maverick Life

Signal isn’t top-secret safe — Here’s why

By Frederick Scholl

The love we seek: How to build authentic and healthy relationships

Maverick Life

The love we seek: How to build authentic and healthy relationships

By DaLissa Alzner

Party season is coming. Here are two ways to make small talk less awkward

Maverick Life

Party season is coming. Here are two ways to make small talk less awkward

By Nick Enfield

Silence rules – government spokespersons should take their job more seriously

South Africa

Silence rules – government spokespersons should take their job more seriously

By GroundUp Editors

After the Bell: Winning in conversation by losing in conversation

Business Maverick

After the Bell: Winning in conversation by losing in conversation

By Tim Cohen

The ancient art of scent marking: A smell a day keeps predators at bay

Africa

The ancient art of scent marking: A smell a day keeps predators at bay

By Yves Vanderhaeghen

Emotional impact of sibling separation is complex and should be prepared for

Maverick Life

Emotional impact of sibling separation is complex and should be prepared for

By Sulette Ferreira

Moving in with your partner? Talking about these three things first can smooth the way, according to a couples therapist

Magazine

Moving in with your partner? Talking about these three things first can smooth the way, according to a couples therapist

By Kristina S. Brown

What is Mastodon, the ‘Twitter alternative’ people are flocking to? Here’s everything you need to know

Magazine

What is Mastodon, the ‘Twitter alternative’ people are flocking to? Here’s everything you need to know

By Nataliya Ilyushina

What is aphasia? An expert explains the condition forcing Bruce Willis to retire from acting

Magazine

What is aphasia? An expert explains the condition forcing Bruce Willis to retire from acting

By Swathi Kiran

Covid Comms, its volunteers and its achievements a rare good news Covid-19 story

South Africa

Covid Comms, its volunteers and its achievements a rare good news Covid-19 story

By Chris Vick

When meeting someone new, try skirting the small talk and digging a little deeper

Magazine

When meeting someone new, try skirting the small talk and digging a little deeper

By Amit Kumar, Michael Kardas and Nicholas Epley