Emoji Emotions

Describe your personality … in ONE EMOJI! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Texting a friend? That winky face says more than you think! Dr. Simon Dubé at Indiana University explored how emotional awareness and intimacy influence emoji use. They surveyed around three hundred adults

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Emoji-motions

Smiley face emoji, SENT! But are you REALLY smiling?  This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Since ancient times, humans have used symbols to convey thoughts and feelings. The modern “emoji” is no different. But how might these images impact our mental health?   Moyu Liu at

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