New research shows facial expressions are planned by the brain before movement, not automatic emotional reactions.

New research suggests that the emotional content of a facial expression influences how well observers can predict social ...

Every time we show facial gestures, it feels effortless, but the brain is quietly coordinating an intricate performance.

Understanding facial expressions is key in nonverbal communication, as words may not accurately convey emotions, and the face often reveals a person's feelings. They convey our emotions by altering ...

If everyone thinks you’re angry even when you’re not, your status as a leader can suffer. This research-backed trick can help. When researchers from Noldus Information Technology ran images of people ...

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Connor Tom Keating receives funding from the Medical Research Council (MRC). Jennifer Cook has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under ...