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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, June 29 (Reuters) - There are many kinds of laughter. People may guffaw at a joke. They may giggle ...

Amusement and pleasant surprises – and the laughter they can trigger – add texture to the fabric of daily life. Those giggles and guffaws can seem like just silly throwaways. But laughter, in response ...

Humans and great apes have been giggling in similar ways since branching off the evolutionary tree, a new study suggests.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David DiSalvo writes about science, tech and culture. Intuitively we know that laughter is one of the best tools we have for ...