The guy who made the sound effects in the “Police Academy” movies will be in Newport News this weekend. Comedian Michael Winslow – who established his legacy as the only thing worth watching in seven ...

While scientists have thoroughly researched many other human sounds, such as singing and talking, remarkably little is known about the acoustics of laughter. Seeking to rectify this, psychologists ...

College Park, MD (October 3, 2001)-Humans have many ways to express themselves, but one of the most enjoyable-and mysterious-is laughter. More than a frivolous emotional outburst, laughter has many ...

Ever wondered why some videos grab your attention while others get ignored? The secret often lies in the audio magic creators use to catch their audience’s eye. Welcome to the world of Meme Sound ...

We love the sound of laughter - but only if it's spontaneous and open mouthed, a new study reveals today. Scientists discovered laughter is only truly infectious if its an open-mouthed 'ha-ha' rather ...

Adrienne Wood receives funding from the National Science Foundation. Laughter is an everyday reminder that we humans are animals. In fact, when recorded laughter is slowed down, listeners can’t tell ...