While tears also emerge from the eyes of other creatures, scientists believe that those usually serve as lubricants for eye protection. However, humans cry in specific emotional states, and the tears ...

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When one imagines a musical biopic of storied singer-songwriter Robbie Williams, a CGI chimpanzee in the lead role is not an obvious choice. However, Better Man, in the hands of writer-director ...

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 ...

We partnered with Ad Vingerhoets, one of the world’s top experts on tears, to create a quiz that helps people understand the types of situations that are most likely to make them cry.

Why do we weep? There are actually some good reasons for it — and an explanation for why a little blubbering can make us feel better. On "CBS Mornings Plus" Wednesday, Dr. Gail Saltz, an ...

During the latest installment of the “Gil’s Arena” podcast with former NBA player Gilbert Arenas, Young, who was dating Australian rapper Iggy Azalea at the time, claimed he confronted ...

Chloe Fineman, a comedian on "Saturday Night Live," said Elon Musk made her cry when he hosted the show in 2021. In a since-deleted TikTok posted on Monday, Fineman said she'd stayed quiet for ...