Assistive devices that enable those who can no longer move their bodies to control wheelchairs or communicate by moving only ...

The rhythmic action of blinking helps keep our vision sharp. Initially studied only in vision science, blinking is now also ...

Blinking is an innate behavior that humans do almost unconsciously. Perhaps people with eye conditions are more aware of ...

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 ...

The state of the art self-powered eye tracker harnesses energy from simply blinking - and is as comfortable as everyday ...

Blinking is a normal and physiologically important phenomenon. It is infrequent in newborn babies, hence their wide-eyed stare. The frequency slowly increases as the nervous system matures. Adults ...

New research indicates that the brain enters a momentary state of wakeful rest when we blink, perhaps allowing us to focus better afterward. Image via Flickr user Scinerm We all blink. A lot. The ...

When it comes to blinking, each blink usually lasts between 100 and 400 milliseconds, with the average being around 200 milliseconds, which is just a fraction of a second. While there is no exact ...

According to an unusual and innovative recent study, blinking is a visual clue that influences our everyday conversations. How long a blink lasts might alter the course of a discussion. Share on ...