That these cognitive skills — incongruity resolution and insight into others’ minds involved in teasing — appear before a ...

Humans may be the only species that appreciates jokes, but we inherited the response—laughter—from our closest relatives. Meet researchers who are tickling baby chimps, bonobos, and gorillas to record ...

It's impossible not to smile at this. Dogs are known as 'man's best friend,' but a lot of dogs can be baby's best friend, too. Surprisingly, some of the gentlest pups are also the largest or toughest ...

It’s scientifically established that humans and other great apes enjoy a good laugh. We likely inherited the capability to laugh from the last common ancestor we share with gorillas, bonobos, and ...

Babies laugh before they speak. We all notice it. We smile at the sound and enjoy the moment, often smiling as if we just heard the best joke of ...