Inside a Berlin neuroscience lab one day last year, Subject 1 sat on a chair with their arms up and their bare toes pointed down. Hiding behind them, with full access to the soles of their feet, was ...

Treatment for a tickle in your throat can depend on its cause, such as an allergy or infection. Remedies may include over-the-counter medications, lifestyle changes, or medical treatment. An ...

The year is 1998. I’m 12 years old, and fond of wearing oversized sweatshirts with dalmatians on them. In Social Studies one day, my teacher, Mrs. G, tells the class about her imminent status of Best ...

A tickle in the chest may feel like fluttering or pressure. Many underlying factors can cause this symptom. Some, such as colds and seasonal allergies, may go away on their own. Others may require ...

Causes of a tickle in the throat can include viral infections, allergies, acid reflux, or environmental exposures like smoke. For some itchy throats, such as vocal strain, over-the-counter products ...

At some point, every kid has learned this cold, hard fact of life: it’s impossible to tickle yourself. But why? As the Brain Bank explains, the simple answer is that you’re already expecting the ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Rachel Feltman and Sarah Kaplan, The Washington Post Dear Science: Why do we only laugh when someone else tickles us? Why can’t I tickle myself? Your ...

The laughing, vibrating toy became a sensation, and caused a serious uproar -- and fights -- just in time for the hottest shopping season of the year. The Tickle Me Elmo craze during the 1996 holiday ...

Have you ever wondered what Tickle Me Elmo, that cuddly, ticklish little kids' toy with the infections giggle, would look like without his signature mop of red fur? Of course you haven't, because ...

For many of us, the tickling response is paradoxical — the playfulness it inspires is typically enjoyable, but the overstimulated nerves and loss of control can feel distressing. Whether you find it ...

It’s almost impossible to get a laugh by self-tickling, says David Robson, and the reason why tells us surprising things about the brain and consciousness. If you want to probe some of the great ...

Why do we laugh when tickled but are unable to tickle ourselves? Neuroscience has the answer. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. For ...