How can you reliably spot a fake smile? Ask a computer
New computer software can accurately detect whether a smile is real or faked. Genuine smiles generate 10% more movement around eye muscles.... Read More...
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People with traumatic brain injury, who often lose empathy, can regain it with treatment
Many people who experience traumatic brain injury report a loss of empathy following their injury. Researchers consider how to reconnect those who have a TBI with their feelings of empathy and emotional recognition.... Read More...
How do Horses Read Human Emotional Cues?
Whether a person is familiar to the animal or not, horses integrate human facial expressions and vocal tones to perceive human emotion, a new study reports.... Read More...
How Emotions in Facial Expressions Are Understood
A new study reveals how recognition and detection of basic emotions expressed by other people's faces alters when viewed centrally and in peripheral vision.... Read More...
Horses Remember Facial Expressions of People They Have Seen Before
Researchers reveal a horse can read and remember people's emotional facial expressions.... Read More...
Strategic Expression: Facial Expressions as Tools for Social Influence
A new study debunks the assumption that facial expressions simply reveal human emotion. Researchers report our facial expressions stem primarily from our intentions. ... Read More...
Smiling Human Faces Are Attractive to Dogs, Thanks to Oxytocin
A new study reveals oxytocin, a hormone implicated in bonding, may play an important role in social interactions between man and dog.... Read More...
Boosting Social Skills With Brain Scanning
A new study aims to use neuroimaging technology to better understand the networks behind social interactions.... Read More...
Men and Women Show Equal Ability in Recognizing Faces
Contrary to popular believe, sex differences do not influence the ability to recognize faces. ... Read More...
Smile and the World Thinks You’re Older
According to researchers, people can perceive you to be up to two years older when they see you smile.... Read More...
Facial Expressions: How the Brain Processes Emotion
A new study reveals the amygdala has distinct neurons that can judge ambiguity and intensity of facial expressions.... Read More...
Can People Identify a Cat’s Mood Through Its Facial Expressions?
A new study aims to find out if people can identify their cat's emotions through their facial expressions. The researchers hope their findings will help better manage the welfare and health of these popular pets.... Read More...