In social situations, humans often copy the facial expressions of others who they are interacting with. This phenomenon, ...

Researchers used an algorithm to allow people to refine what they thought the facial expression of a particular emotion should look like. The results show profound individual differences, suggesting ...

Understanding facial expressions is key to decoding human emotions and intentions, especially when identifying untrustworthy individuals. Facial cues often reveal underlying feelings not expressed ...

When it comes to flirting, men and women aren’t necessarily great at reading the nonverbal cues that show someone is romantically interested in them — and, at best, that can lead to some awkward ...

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Whether at a birthday party in Brazil, a funeral in Kenya or protests in Hong Kong, humans all use variations of the same facial expressions in similar social contexts, such as smiles, frowns, ...

You prepared thoroughly for a presentation at work, and now you’re dropping wisdom to a packed room. Much as you expected, your colleagues appear wowed and ...

Whether you're in a work meeting or on a first date, it can sometimes be impossible to tell what someone is thinking. But help is at hand, as experts have revealed the tiny facial microexpressions ...

Nonverbal communication can be just as important—if not more important—than verbal communication for actors. Whether it’s Claire Danes’ furrowed brow as Carrie Mathison in “Homeland” or Jack Gleeson’s ...

Cats may play it cool, but their true feelings are written all over their furry little faces The flick of an ear. A wrinkle of a nose. Those long, slow blinks. Cat owners have long believed their cats ...