Laughter
This Is Your Body on Laughter
Several new studies exploring the effects of laughter are contributing to a fast-growing body of research that finds just how important it is to keeping us happy, healthy, and sane.
Why Is Laughter So Hard to Fake?
A new study finds acoustic differences between genuine and feigned laughter and explains why we're so good at distinguishing the two.
Kidding Yourself Is No Laughing Matter
New research finds people who deny their darker impulses laugh less frequently.