My cousin Theresa was in Tower One when the first plane hit, so any discussion of 9/11 brings with it deep emotions that often make cool reasoning difficult or impossible. Truth be told, I have mixed ...

Your story on how the brain stores and organises words gave a fascinating glimpse into the neurological underpinning of category formation (5 January, p 10). It reminded me of the distinction, ...

Discusses the importance of interpreting what you read by identifying both stated and unstated meanings. It explores concepts such as connotation versus denotation, assumptions, and figurative ...

Word choice can have a massive impact on your writing. Words are like ingredients: even a small change in the recipe can affect the finished dish. "They had a warm laugh" But what if "they had a ...