Melanin Bee arches her spine like a stretching cat and releases a loud, exaggerated laugh. It begins as an awkward, ...

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.

Amazon confirmed Wednesday that its engineers are working on a fix for a software glitch that causes its smart speaker devices to laugh without user prompting. The tech giant said it was “aware” of ...

It’s only been about a month since the Trickster effect made its debut on TikTok, but the viral voice changer doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. It feels like every other video on the FYP uses the ...

A newly published observational study has found a link between laughing on a regular basis and an increased ability to deal with stressful situations. Though that aspect of the study wasn't terribly ...

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 ...

The following is the first of a two-part post. Those of you familiar with this blog and the Mutual Vulnerability Theory of Laughter (MVT) may be interested in how the conclusions of other scholars ...

Carlo Valerio Bellieni does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations ...

Laughter is often referred to as the best medicine. It is a universal language, transcending cultural, linguistic, and geographical barriers. It connects people, alleviates stress, and offers ...