Research suggests that crying is not a sign of weakness, but one of the most sophisticated social technologies in the natural world.

We’re the only species that sheds emotional tears, but much about them remains an enigma. Credit... Supported by By Dana G. Smith Illustrations by Dominic Kesterton The last thing that made Dana Smith ...

In a modern landscape that often prizes stoicism and views emotional restraint as a hallmark of personal strength, the ...

Among the myriad of actions performed exclusively by humans, crying appears to be the most enigmatic. While no other animals are known to cry, humans shed emotional tears from birth throughout life.