Michael Palmer’s trust in the generative power that emerges out of silence for poetry runs counter to a deep strain of pessimism throughout The Laughter of the Sphinx. Some poets put a premium on ...

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 ...

Psychologists have long pondered the meaning of laughter, and more recently, they've asked what it tells us about the relationship between people. GREG BRYANT: Can people make accurate judgments about ...

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 ...

Laughter is a universally recognizable expression of positive emotion that promotes affiliation and is good for health and relationships. Research shows, for instance, that shared laughter promotes ...

The New York Comedy Festival is underway and continues through Sunday. We're getting in on the fun with songs that include the sound of laughter. Share your favorites and we'll do our set. Hear your ...

When a woman starts laughing mid-argument, it’s not because you’ve suddenly turned into a stand-up comedian. That laugh isn’t a sign of amusement—it’s a warning. It’s the moment when she’s hit a level ...

My three young daughters like to watch pets doing silly things. Almost daily, they ask to see animal video clips on my phone and are quickly entertained. But once my 7-year-old lets out a belly laugh, ...

A pub in central London has been slapped with a list of new noise rules — after a neighbor complained the sound of “laughter” was keeping them up. The Globe, located near Baker Street station, was ...

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