When a woman starts laughing mid-argument, it’s not because you’ve suddenly turned into a stand-up comedian. That laugh isn’t a sign of amusement—it’s a warning. It’s the moment when she’s hit a level ...

While laughing is a shared human trait, there are surprising gender differences in how and why people do it. Some feel that the purpose of laughter is to strengthen human bonds. Men and women both ...

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. Donald Trump doesn’t really laugh. He smirks; he bares his teeth ...