Facial expressions arise from brain networks that encode slow, context-rich meaning and fast muscle control on different time scales, keeping smiles and threats socially precise.

Fans of the practice claim that it improves how well your facial muscles function and enhances your appearance. But does it?

Every dog owner knows how hard it can be to say no to "puppy-dog eyes," but a new study shines light on how canine facial expressions evolved and why humans are able to understand them so well.

A new study suggests that coyotes, like the ones seen here, have the same face muscle as dogs that's used to make pleading "puppy eyes." jefferykarafa via iNaturalist under CC BY-NC 4.0 The adorable ...

New work demonstrates how neural circuits in the brain and muscles of the face work together to respond physically to social cues When a baby smiles at you, it’s almost impossible not to smile back.

Dogs have evolved face muscles that move much quicker than those of their wolf relatives – which means their faces move in a way reminiscent of human ones. These faster facial muscles allow for better ...

We know our faces may give away our fibs -- whether it's shifty eyes, a sweaty upper lip, a slight smirk, or Pinocchio's fictitious lengthening nose. Now a new study reveals that muscles in the upper ...

A while back I wrote that connection is more than just looking at someone with feeling. There are actually 10 different ways that it’s possible to connect with people when speaking to them. It’s ...