Wolves Can Catch Yawning from One Another

Wolves Can Catch Yawning from One Another

Study finds wolves yawn when they see others of their kind do the same

Yawning Helps Cool the Brain, Evidence Suggests

Yawning Helps Cool the Brain, Evidence Suggests

The commonly held belief is that yawning increases the oxygen supply

Empathy Does Not Explain Contagious Yawning

Empathy Does Not Explain Contagious Yawning

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Watch: Polar Bear Mom and Cub Prove Yawning Is Contagious

Watch: Polar Bear Mom and Cub Prove Yawning Is Contagious

The polar bear family was caught on camera while enjoying a midday snooze

Yawning Is So Contagious It Can Spread from Humans to Chimps

Yawning Is So Contagious It Can Spread from Humans to Chimps

Juvenile chimps living in sanctuaries are likely to yawn when they see people doing so

Yawning Is Surprisingly Contagious, Can Spread from Humans to Dogs

Yawning Is Surprisingly Contagious, Can Spread from Humans to Dogs

Researchers find dogs often yawn when they see a person doing the same

Puppies Only Catch Contagious Yawning When They Become Emphatic

Puppies Only Catch Contagious Yawning When They Become Emphatic

Scientists cuddle up with puppies for the sake of research, prove this theory

Dogs Break Cross-Species Empathy Barrier

Dogs Break Cross-Species Empathy Barrier

They can mirror pain and other human behaviors

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 16th, 2009
Animated Chimps Make Real Chimps Yawn

Animated Chimps Make Real Chimps Yawn

The "virus" is contagious in primates too

Yawning Is Caused by the Brain Overheating

Yawning Is Caused by the Brain Overheating

The research shows why people yawn when tired