There's way more to our giggles and guffaws than simply thinking something is funny. We asked a laughter expert to explain. No vocalization is more universal (or unifying) than laughter. There are no ...

For some people, it’s hard to understand why people they know will constantly complain about their jobs, and yet they don’t take any action toward changing the situation for themselves. They go on and ...

We've all had the feeling. You're embarrassed and then there it is: a warm flush creeping up your neck and across your cheeks ...

Discover the science behind seeing your reflection in water. Light travels in straight lines and bounces off smooth surfaces, ...

A world of entertainment and information sits at our fingertips. Our phones can quickly fill those quiet and sometimes dull moments. But maybe there are better options. Why do we get bored? How should ...

Shift Your Mindset is a monthly series from CNN’s Mindfulness, But Better team. We talk to experts about how to do things differently to live a better life. If so, do we really want eternal life? In ...

No one likes turning beet red, but blushing is uniquely human. Here, a scientist explains why we blush and how we can avoid it. You’re 12 years old again, and your middle school crush just asked you ...

People have incredibly illogical and inconsistent biases about different animals in general, but at the same time, even vegetarians generally agree with non-vegetarians How do people think about the ...