Oaklander is a senior editor at TIME. Getty Images; Photo Illustration by Lauren Margit Jones for TIME Michael Trimble, a behavioral neurologist with the unusual distinction of being one of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

WSJ's Katherine Rosman has the story of scientists learning more about how and why humans cry. Specifically, why men and women cry differently. How an Arctic Resort Builds a Hotel From 30,000 Tons of ...

It is a beautiful moment of euphoria for the parents and nearest family members when they hear the cry of a new born child. Most of us might have went through this experience; and others may have seen ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Welcome to parenthood! For many of us ...