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Concordia University researcher develops image processing system that detects moods
Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? Dr. Prabir Bhattacharya and his computers might. He and Concordia graduate student Abu Sayeed Sohail are developing a computer image processing system that detects and classifies human facial expressions. view more (2008-12-03)
Does every camera tell the whole truth?
Moving images make facial expressions easier to recognise, compared to static pictures; but faces shown in still shots have more intense expressions than those in moving images. view more (1998-12-03)
Facial expressions of emotion are innate, not learned, says new study
Facial expressions of emotion are hardwired into our genes, according to a study published today in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. The research suggests that facial expressions of emotion are innate rather than a product of cultural learning. view more (2008-12-29)
Hard to keep a straight face
It's hard to keep a straight face, and especially difficult if you meet someone who looks angry or happy. This the conclusion drawn from experiments carried out by Ulf Dimberg, professor of psychology at Uppsala University, Sweden, and his associates. The results, which are presented in the journal Cognition and Emotion, show that we are not in... view more... (2002-10-22)
Facial Expressions are Contagious
We meet a smile with a smile, and an angry face with a frown. Facial expressions are very contagious, even on a subconscious level. But if this reaction is pure mimicry or a true reflection of an evoked feeling, is too early to say. Professor Ulf Dimberg, Uppsala University, presents new facts concerning facial expressions in a research report... view more... (2000-03-29)
First live 'cloning' of faces challenges assumptions about human behavior
Computer scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a new way of cloning facial expressions during live conversations to help us better understand what influences our behaviour when we communicate with others. view more (2009-06-01)
Researchers find alcoholics display abnormal brain activity when processing facial expressions
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that individuals who have a long history of alcoholism, but who have been abstinent for at least a month up to many years, showed abnormal brain activity when looking at facial expressions of others. view more (2009-08-11)
New research reveals the emotional costs of alcoholism
Alcoholics, especially those who relapse after frequent attempts to "dry out", are damaging areas of their brain that recognise emotions, a University of Sussex study suggests. Research on people's responses to photographs of different emotional facial expressions shows that heavy drinkers who had previously tried to kick the bottle are... view more... (2002-03-01)
Psychologists find that head movement is more important than gender in nonverbal communication
It is well known that people use head motion during conversation to convey a range of meanings and emotions, and that women use more active head motion when conversing with each other than men use when they talk with each other. view more (2009-05-26)
'The eyes have it' — autism research yields surprising results
Autistic children are able to interpret the mental state of others by looking at their eyes, contrary to previous research, a new University of Nottingham study has found. view more (2007-03-30)
New way to help schizophrenia sufferers' social skills
Researchers from the University of Newcastle are investigating a new way to help schizophrenia patients develop their communication and social skills. view more (2008-09-10)
Brain detects happiness more quickly than sadness
People make value judgements about others based on their facial expressions. A new study, carried out be Spanish and Brazilian researchers, shows that - after looking at a face for only 100 milliseconds - we can detect expressions of happiness and surprise faster than those of sadness or fear. view more (2009-06-17)
UC San Diego computer scientist turns his face into a remote control
A computer science Ph.D. student can turn his face into a remote control that speeds and slows video playback. The proof-of-concept demonstration is part of a larger project to use automated facial expression recognition to make robots more effective teachers. view more (2008-06-25)
Children's fears learned through observation
Psychologists have found evidence which suggests that children can learn to be fearful of something just by observing another's facial expressions. view more (2005-03-21)
Pain automatically activates facial muscle groups
A study has found that people who facially express pain in a more intense way are not exaggerating if their perception of a painful stimulation is controlled. view more (2008-10-28)
Believing is seeing
Folk wisdom usually has it that "seeing is believing," but new research suggests that "believing is seeing," too - at least when it comes to perceiving other people's emotions. view more (2009-09-03)
Skin-disease patients show brain immunity to faces of disgust
People with psoriasis - an often distressing dermatological condition that causes lesions and red scaly patches on the skin - are less likely to react to looks of disgust by others than people without the condition, new research has found. view more (2009-08-28)
A frown or a smile? Children with autism can't discern
When we have a conversation with someone, we not only hear what they say, we see what they say. Eyes can smolder or twinkle. Gazes can be direct or shifty. "Reading" these facial expressions gives context and meaning to the words we hear. view more (2007-05-07)
Rice psychologist explores perception of fear in human sweat
When threatened, many animals release chemicals as a warning signal to members of their own species, who in turn react to the signals and take action. Research by Rice University psychologist Denise Chen suggests a similar phenomenon occurs in humans. view more (2009-03-09)
Intelligent system to help autistic children recognize emotions
Computer scientists from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore are working on the development of an efficient and intelligent facial expression recognition system. view more (2009-10-20)
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