Long before modern brain imaging technologies illuminated the neurophysiological mechanisms that make laughter contagious, William James (1842-1910) observed, "We don't laugh because we're happy, ...

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Issue 29 (December 2024) of CURIOUS is out now, bringing you science highlights for the month plus deep dives into intriguing topics, interviews, exclusives, diary dates, and explanations for some of ...

They say laughter is the best medicine but this video also proves its also pretty contagious. The Laughing Tram Man stood along side other travelers on a simple Monday morning and began to giggle. As ...