Why do we cry? Faced with overwhelming joy or grief, our eyes well up and tears stream down our cheeks. Crying is one of the most defining human experiences one can have. And yet, it's an evolutionary ...

Issue 42 (January 2026) of CURIOUS is out now, bringing you science highlights for the month plus deep dives into intriguing topics, interviews, exclusives, diary dates, and explanations for some of ...

From infancy through adulthood, crying can be beneficial, researchers find. Dec. 24, 2008— -- Tears of joy. Tears of sorrow. Why do they flow so freely during the holiday season? Jonathan ...

It first happened on an airplane. Returning home from a long five days in Washington, DC, I allowed myself to stop working and watch the movie Million Dollar Baby. I hadn't seen it and wondered how a ...

A psychotherapist explains why we cry and it means when we cry in certain situations, from watching TV and sport to big life milestones.