Eliza Orlins did it the best. And while there have been strong challengers to the throne — we’re looking at you, Hannah Shapiro — nobody has ever really come close since. We’re talking, of course, ...

Humans perceive emotional expressions displayed by non-human primates and spontaneously mimic these expressions, according to ...

Imagine watching a video of a chimpanzee. The ape pulls its lips back in a wide, playful grin. Without realizing it, the corners of your own mouth twitch upward. You smile back. Scientists call this ...

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

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 ...