We have identified well over a hundred different gestures used by chimpanzees, more than enough to reveal the primates use nonverbal communication much like we do. But it’s what the chimps are saying ...

Communication gestures used by humans and our primate relatives are providing clues about how our species' ability to use spoken language evolved. There are few one-offs in life on Earth—rarely can a ...

A team of researchers with members from the U.K., Switzerland and Spain has found that chimpanzees use communication gestures in ways that follow human linguistic rules. In their paper published in ...

Our unique language systems distinguish us from other species, but researchers explore how early hand gestures paved the way for civilization. Language gave humans a leg up compared to all other ...

Watch a group of apes for a while and you'll inevitably see them use their hands to communicate that they want something from another — like food, or to play, or to be groomed, or to have sex.

Building connections with others doesn't always require words. Sometimes, the smallest gestures leave the biggest impact. Nonverbal communication speaks volumes, fostering trust and warmth without ...

Have you ever noticed that when people are passionate about what they're saying, their gestures automatically become more animated? Their hands and arms move about, emphasizing points and conveying ...

In the world of robot communication, it seems actions speak louder than words. Scientists have discovered that by getting robot avatars to 'talk with their hands,' we understand them as well as we do ...

This post was co-authored with Dr. Sirada Rochanavibhata. This week, media is once again abuzz with speculations about Meghan Markle’s body language. Following the release of the Netflix documentary ...

Think talking with your hands is only for mimes, stereotypical Italian families, and people who cut you off during rush hour? Think again. Gesturing plays a huge role in the way people communicate all ...