Chimps Chuckle, Smile Much Like Humans Do: Photos

By Jennifer Viegas for Discovery News Laughs and smiles in chimps turn out to be far more human-like than previously thought and they date to at least 5 million years ago, suggests a new study on chimpanzee facial expressions and vocalizations. Laughter is not 100 percent identical between the two primates, but people who hear…

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Sherry Turkle: Connected, but Alone?

As we expect more from technology, do we expect less from each other? Professor Sherry Turkle studies how our devices and online personas are redefining human connection and communication — and asks us to think deeply about the new kinds of connection we want to have.

Athletes’ Victory Stances Are All About Dominance, Not Pride

Have you been watching the NBA Finals? The series is now 2-1 in favor of the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Golden State Warriors. You may notice while watching basketball and many other sporting events that every time an athlete triumphs over another, his or her first instinct is to do a victory dance. In a…

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Smile Game!

Can you tell the difference between an enjoyment and social smile? Test your knowledge by taking our smile game by clicking HERE or on the image above!