NMWA's large-scale presentation, 'Uncanny,' is the first to approach the psychological concept in art through a feminist lens ...

Two dog breeds renowned for their uncanny smiles — the Lancashire ... is known for its “heeler smile,” which emulates a human smile, according to the American Kennel Club.

This very gap—being close to human but not quite—is what causes the sense of unease, and it’s referred to as the “uncanny valley.” But what is it about the almost-but-not-quite human ...