The ability to quickly scan another person's body language or expression to get a quick read on what they're thinking or feeling is a handy trick that most humans possess. Show up late for dinner, and all it takes is a glance of your mother's body language to know that you're in trouble.
New research by a pair of Stanford scientists reveals that quantitative analysis of such nonverbal cues can indicate a person's ability to learn and the strength of their creative skills.