Are they laughing at you or laughing with you? Your brain can tell the difference. Curious about how different types of laughter — mocking, joyful or ticklish — are understood, researchers led by Dirk ...

To study play behaviors in animals, scientists must be able to authentically simulate play-conducive environments in the laboratory. Animals like rats are less inclined to play if they are anxious or ...

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Here's something that'll make your next giggle session feel a bit weird: scientists genuinely can't figure out if your ...

To study play behaviors in animals, scientists must be able to authentically simulate play-conducive environments in the laboratory. "We know that vocalizations such as laughter are very important in ...