Does Being Sleep Deprived Make You Less Attractive?

We’ve all heard it before, “You look tired.” While some may be asking out of genuine concern, others may be simply pointing out the harsh truth that you’re not looking to great. And just when we thought these people were simply being mean, science backs them up. In a recent article from Slate they discuss research…

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Forget the Poker Face…It’s All about the Poker Arms

Everyone always says don’t forget your “poker” face, but a new study suggests that leaving the poker face behind and concentrating on your “poker arms” might have a better pay off. “Even though professional players may be able to regulate their facial expressions, their arm movements could betray the quality of their poker hand,” the…

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Skill Collector- Microexpressions & Diverse Education

Listen to the Skill Collector’s interview with Humintell Director Dr. Matsumoto about the complexities of microexpressions, the research behind them, and how to get started in the field. Dr. Matsumoto talks about various questions: What are microexpressions being used for and what fields use them the most?  What is the biggest misconception about reading microexpressions?…

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Facial Expressions Exposed: Smileless Ad Banned

Ella Bache’s new national outdoor campaign ad was banned by Australia’s media regulators because the serious facial expressions (left) were thought to exude more sexual undertones reported Buzz Feed.  However, the same image of nude models in the same positions (right) but with smiles was approved and is ready to be released. “This bizarre decision…

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