Robert Provine, Researcher of Universal Human Behavior, Dies
Robert Provine, Researcher of Universal Human Behavior, Dies
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, neuroscientist was known for pioneering work on laughter, yawning, hiccupping, and tears.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, neuroscientist was known for pioneering work on laughter, yawning, hiccupping, and tears.
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Rats Are Ticklish, Sometimes
Joshua A. Krisch | Nov 13, 2016 | 2 min read
Researchers may have pinpointed the part of the brain that makes rats laugh when tickled.
Capsule Reviews
Bob Grant | Mar 1, 2014 | 3 min read
The Sixth Extinction, Joy, Guilt, Anger, Love, Ha! The Science of When we Laugh and Why, and Ten Thousand Birds
Curiouser and Curiouser
Kenneth C. Catania | Aug 23, 2012 | 2 min read
A review of the new book Curious Behavior, which delves into the quirks of human conduct.