When not being perfect, we are decidedly good. Should I so much as display a downbeat facial expression when fumbling a social nicety, the response is nothing short of impassioned: “No, you’re good!” ...

The camera records every blink of the eye and slight change of expression: It’s much closer and intimate. This is reflected in acting style and facial expressions may be more subtle. Even a ...

"I feel happy. Therefore I am in a good mood." These are what facial expressions mostly reveal. Think about the different words available and try to use an interesting and precise word for what ...

If a mouse is in a lot of pain, an experienced handler may see it in the animal’s facial expression—its narrowed eyes and bulging cheeks. But, subtler facial expressions may be more difficult to match ...

This story appears in the October 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. Let’s face it: When it comes to expressions, a horse is no one-trick pony. Recent findings have revealed that our ...