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

New research suggests that the emotional content of a facial expression influences how well observers can predict social outcomes. A series of experiments indicates that people have a harder time ...

Autistic and non-autistic faces express emotion differently, and misunderstanding can go both ways. A new study suggests that ...

Researchers found that autistic and non-autistic people move their faces differently when expressing emotions like anger, happiness, and sadness. Autistic participants tended to rely on different ...

Understanding other people through nonverbal gestures can be difficult at first, but once you know what to look for, it can be easy to distinguish whether someone enjoys your company or not. Noticing ...