Royal Society Open Science

Royal Society Open Science is an open access journal published by the Royal Society. It covers research across the entire range of science, engineering, and mathematics disciplines. The journal is newsworthy due to recent publications exploring the connection between gait and emotional expression. A recent study published in the journal, led by Mina Wakabayashi, investigated how emotions like anger, sadness, and fear are reflected in a person's walk. Researchers found that observers could accurately infer emotions from video clips of people walking, noting that larger arm and leg swings were associated with aggression, while smaller swings indicated fear or sadness. This research highlights the journal's role in disseminating studies that explore the nuances of human behavior and non-verbal communication, contributing to a broader understanding of emotional expression and perception.