The Best Illusion of the Year contest offers researchers, and participants, an opportunity to explore the gaps and limits of human perception. By Katrina Miller Take a look at this video of a waiting ...

Ever wondered how the brain builds reality? What if we tell you that your brain sometimes sees things that aren’t present? Cannot agree with it. Well, then it's time to put your eyes to the test. Take ...

Here’s what you’ll learn in this story: Studies show that your brain doesn’t perceive the world exactly as it is. Instead, it “fills in gaps in perception.” The first layer of your brain’s primary ...