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

The team thinks this means that the cingulate cortex manages the social purpose and context of the facial gesture, which is ...

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

When a baby smiles at you, it's almost impossible not to smile back. This spontaneous reaction to a facial expression is part ...

Facial expression control starts in a very old part of the nervous system. In the brain stem sits the facial nucleus, which ...

Scientists have created a robot that learns lip movements by watching humans rather than following preset rules. The ...

Every time we smile, grimace, or flash a quick look of surprise, it feels effortless, but the brain is quietly coordinating an intricate performance. This study shows that facial gestures aren't ...

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 ...

The human face is a trusty map when navigating the landscape of everyday affairs. Mostly, we are very skilled at using it. We can detect someone’s joy. We can sense another’s disenchantment. We can ...

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