It’s an optical illusion that has vexed many a weary traveler -- except it’s technically not an illusion at all. This week, we’re exploring the science behind a mirage. * Chances are you’ve noticed ...

The James Webb Space Telescope continues to peer into the recesses of our universe. One of its latest images takes advantage of a cosmic effect known as gravitational lensing, allowing scientists to ...

In back to back days, the sun appeared to melt into the horizon due to a trippy optical illusion called the "Omega sun." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...