FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 23, 2021·3 min readFacial Expression Software Knows Which Olympic Medal Makes You Happier and WhyFacial expression analysis reveals bronze medalists were more likely to smile on the podium than silver medalists, while gold medalists were displayed the happiest facial expressions.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·December 16, 2020·4 min readThe 16 Facial Expressions Most Common to Emotional Situations WorldwideStudy reveals the universality of human facial expressions in response to emotion that spans geographical and cultural borders.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 29, 2020·4 min readIncreased Attention to Sad Faces Predicts Depression Risk in TeenagersBiased attention to sad faces increases the risk of teenagers developing depression, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 2, 2020·4 min readMice make different facial expressions based on emotionMouse show different facial expression depending on their emotional state. Using machine learning, researchers were able to link five different emotional states to the facial expressions of mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·October 15, 2019·3 min readHappy, angry or neutral expressions? Eyes react just as fastThe initial reaction of the brain is independent of the facial emotional expression we see. It is only after the eye movement is completed that the brain shows strong responses to the emotional expression of a face.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 4, 2019·4 min readCan AI spot liars?Artificial intelligence systems that use emotional reading algorithms to evaluate facial expressions are not very good at lie detection.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 30, 2019·3 min readHow can you reliably spot a fake smile? Ask a computerNew computer software can accurately detect whether a smile is real or faked. Genuine smiles generate 10% more movement around eye muscles.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·May 24, 2019·5 min readPeople with traumatic brain injury, who often lose empathy, can regain it with treatmentMany 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
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FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 2, 2018·4 min readHow Emotions in Facial Expressions Are UnderstoodA 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 26, 2018·4 min readHorses Remember Facial Expressions of People They Have Seen BeforeResearchers reveal a horse can read and remember people's emotional facial expressions.Read More