Assessing the utility of a laughter theory requires a list of questions it should be able to answer. Here are some of the ...

A new study from the University of Warwick suggests that the rhythm of human laughter has remained surprisingly consistent for at least 15 million years. By comparing the laughter of humans and other ...

While humans and chimpanzees share a common evolutionary history, we will never hear how our ancient ancestors laughed.

In the realm of physics, it would seem that cause always precedes effect. In the realm of human behavior, and for our laughter in particular, things appear to be much more flexible. Anticipatory ...

From “Ha!” to “LOL,” laughter in text can take on a number of forms and meanings. 'Laughter' via www.shutterstock.com Laughter is uniquely human. Sometimes deliberate, sometimes uncontrollable, we ...

When you hear someone laugh behind you, you probably picture them on the phone or with a friend – smiling and experiencing a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. Chances are just the sound of the laughter ...

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