We’ve all been there – crying our eyes out during a sad movie or after a tough day, wondering if all those tears are at least burning a few calories. Well, it turns out they actually do! I’ve ...

Humans are the only animal to produce emotional tears. Asking questions about this behavior can help us better understand how we live our lives. That question has many answers. To start, there are ...

Research suggests that crying is not a sign of weakness, but one of the most sophisticated social technologies in the natural world.

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There are two types of people in the world: those who cry during emotional movies and those who are completely unaffected. If you fall in the crying camp, don't be embarrassed. You're actually ...

Nile crocodiles respond to the sound of human babies crying, as well as the cries of infant chimpanzees and bonobos, a new study finds. What's more, the crocodiles seemed to be most responsive to ...