The rhythmic action of blinking helps keep our vision sharp. Initially studied only in vision science, blinking is now also recognized as a subtle cue showing how the brain handles attention and ...

Your eyes may reveal when your brain is working overtime. Researchers found that people blink less when trying to understand ...

Blinking is a human reflex most often performed without thinking, like breathing. Although research on blinking is usually related to vision, a new Concordia study examines how blinking is connected ...

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 ...

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: ...