You wrinkle your nose and squint when you see a dead rat in the road, but open your eyes, nose and mouth wide when you see a live one in your bedroom. Why? Common facial expressions like disgust and ...

Most studies of how we recognize facial expressions have used static models of intense expressions. But new research indicates that facial motion -- seeing the range of movement in the arching of an ...

Our brains are exquisitely tuned to perceive, recognize and remember faces. We can easily find a friend’s face among dozens or hundreds of unfamiliar faces in a busy street. We look at each other’s ...