When people talk face to face, they don’t rely on words alone. They move their hands, raise their eyebrows, or nod to help express what they mean. These gestures often carry meaning and help listeners ...

When people use hand gestures that visually represent what they’re saying, listeners see them as more clear, competent and persuasive. That’s the key finding from my new research published in the ...

A hand signal created by the Canadian Women’s Foundation could be used to save victims of gender-based violence in the UK, a new report says. (Alamy) An inquiry set up in the wake of the murder of ...

February 2026 issue of our print magazine, this collection spotlights fresh research from universities, consulting firms, and ...

An appropriate hand gesture can help drive your point home. (Photo by Fajrul Islam/Moment via Getty Images) When people use hand gestures that visually represent what they’re saying, listeners see ...

An inquiry set up in the wake of the murder of Sarah Everard has warned that too many perpetrators of sex crimes against women are slipping through the cracks. In a report published on 2 December, the ...