A new study showed that laughter is a better indicator in determining friendships than even speech. Volunteers were able to pinpoint groups of friends versus strangers by listening to their laughter.

Laughter is an everyday reminder that we humans are animals. In fact, when recorded laughter is slowed down, listeners can’t tell whether the sound is from a person or an animal. We throw our heads ...

Laughing is something most people do every day, but chances are we don’t really understand why we do it. "Laughter is one of a series of in-born human behaviors, along with things like coughing and ...

This article is republished from The Conversation. Laughter is an everyday reminder that we humans are animals. In fact, when recorded laughter is slowed down, listeners can’t tell whether the sound ...

A revealing new study has found that romantic laughter is more "feminine-sounding, more baby-like, more submissive, and less pleasant-sounding than laughter directed at friends." Shutterstock Sure, ...

People across cultures and continents are largely able to tell the difference between a fake laugh and a real one, according to a new study by UCLA communication researcher Greg Bryant. Working with ...

Laughter is the best medicine. This old saying can sound really trite, especially to somebody who is struggling with depression, or suicidal thoughts. But a Delaware woman says laughter and humor ...