People across cultures and continents are largely able to tell the difference between a fake laugh and a real one, according to a new study by UCLA communication researcher Greg Bryant. Working with ...

Everyone fakes a laugh once in a while – whether it's smarmy politicians, cheesy gameshow hosts or the suckup at work. But is that pseudo snickering really fooling anyone? Turns out it can, but not ...

Fake laughter fools other people only about a third of the time, a new study says. What gives phony mirth away? It's probably tiny clues in your breathing, according to Greg Bryant, an associate ...