New research shows facial expressions are planned by the brain before movement, not automatic emotional reactions.

Facial expressions may appear spontaneous, but new research shows the brain begins preparing them long before the face actually moves.

When a baby smiles at you, it’s almost impossible not to smile back. This spontaneous reaction to a facial expression is part of the back-and-forth that allows us to understand each other’s emotions ...

Stubbing your toe on a table leg or fracturing your wrist will probably make you wince in pain (and possibly curse). It's a natural reaction; facial expressions play an important role in communicating ...

The so-called "Gen Z stare"—a deadpan, unsmiling facial expression often seen in selfies and social media videos—has attracted growing cultural and psychological interest. While it has not yet been a ...