Why do we yawn? Yawning is a universal gesture. Everyone yawns, from babies still in their mother's womb to the elderly.

The average adult yawns about 20 times a day. But why? Surely we can’t all be that tired. The truth is, the science behind yawning is more complex than just a few hours too little sleep. Even more ...

Many of the videos suggest social mirroring, which happens when individuals unintentionally imitate the actions of others, along with empathy, may be why some people yawn when they see others do it ...

Seeing or hearing someone yawn can make you yawn. This phenomenon is not limited to humans; some animals experience contagious yawning, too. But why is yawning contagious? Brain cells called mirror ...

If you’ve ever caught yourself yawning after someone else does, you’re not alone; apparently, dogs aren’t immune either. In a ...