Do people from different cultures express emotions differently? A new paper says yes: Facial expressions of emotion are not culturally universal. But as far as I can see the data show that at least ...

The rise of emoji culture signals a significant shift in how we express emotions. These small, colorful symbols have evolved from simple digital accessories to become primary vehicles for emotional ...

"I was definitely pinching myself," the actress said of shooting the 1983 coming-of-age classic with Matt Dillon, Rob Lowe, ...

The viral phrase “touch grass” may be more than internet humor—science shows that engaging with nature and music can ...

Whether at a birthday party in Brazil, a funeral in Kenya, or protests in Hong Kong, humans all use variations of the same facial expressions in similar social contexts, such as smiles, frowns, ...

Humans are social beings, hardwired to navigate complex interactions through signals that communicate our internal states. Of all the channels we use to perceive emotion, the human face is arguably ...

In psychology, your "affect" refers to how you portray emotions – through gestures, your tone of voice, facial expressions, and the like. If you’re happy or upset, people usually can see it on your ...

The AI field has made remarkable progress with incomplete data. Leading generative models like Claude, Gemini, GPT-4, and Llama can understand text but not emotion. These models can’t process your ...

The basketball legend’s approach to vulnerability in relationships raises concerning questions about modern masculinity and intimacy. Shaquille O’Neal’s recent appearance on The Pivot Podcast has ...

The original description of pathological laughing and crying explained it as a behavioral phenomenon resulting from pseudobulbar palsy. In these patients, lesions to the corticobulbar motor pathways, ...