New artificial intelligence-generated images that appear to be one thing, but something else entirely when rotated, are helping scientists test the human mind. The work by Johns Hopkins University ...

An optical illusion is a visual phenomenon where the brain misinterprets what the eyes see. Instead of perceiving an image ...

The cerebral cortex processes sensory information via a network of neural connections. But how are these signals adjusted to refine our perceptions? A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has ...

This viral optical illusion has divided the internet, with people either seeing a cat or a woman first. The image cleverly hides two figures, revealing how the brain interprets shapes differently ...

What Is an Optical Illusion? An optical illusion is a visual phenomenon where the brain misinterprets what the eyes see.

Consciousness evolved in stages, starting with basic survival responses like pain and alarm, then expanding into focused awareness and self-reflection. These layers help organisms avoid danger, learn ...

A study conducted at the Universidad Europea de Madrid, Spain, finds that negative body image perceptions can potentially lead to poor physical and mental health outcomes in young adults engaged in ...