Macaque facial gestures are more than just a reflex, study finds - Ars Technica
Google News • 1/20/2026 – 1/22/2026
Summary
A study has found that macaque facial gestures are more than just reflexive actions. Research indicates that facial expressions may be more deliberate than instinctive, revealing insights into how the brain plans these expressions before they occur.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
36d
Age
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Sources
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Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^824/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^824/48 = 0.000007) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
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Age: 36 days - proven survivor
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