Scientists are challenging the idea that crying is an emotional release. But they've also found that tearing up can bring us closer to others. For better or worse, human adult tears are a mystery.

We’ve all tried to hold back tears at some point. We get embarrassed for our emotions and try to suppress them, especially in front of other people. But there’s nothing to be ashamed of — crying is a ...

In a modern landscape that often prizes stoicism and views emotional restraint as a hallmark of personal strength, the fundamental biological necessity of crying is frequently dismissed or undervalued ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...