That subtle flutter of your eyelids might seem like nothing more than a basic bodily function, but it’s actually broadcasting your mental state to everyone around you. Your blinking pattern—how ...

Blinking is a commonplace gesture. But when your eyes open and close at lightning speed, as if a speck of dust had settled in them, this tic takes on a whole new meaning. This natural, though ...

Your eyes may reveal when your brain is working overtime. Researchers found that people blink less when trying to understand speech in noisy environments, especially during the most important moments.

Eye blinks are an interesting behavioral phenomenon that lies somewhere between the voluntary and involuntary realms. For example, we can certainly blink on purpose (e.g., sending messages in Morse ...

How do you know when to blink? A study shows that blinking does more than keep your eyes moist; your brain is actually timing your blinks around sentences, surprises, and the flow of a story. Study: ...

In over 100 participants, the researchers measured spontaneous blinks, the ones our eyes do without us usually even noticing. The researchers treated the participants to Western classical music, ...