New research reveals that numbers in our visual field can subtly distort how we judge spatial positions, showing that perception is shaped by both numerical magnitude and object-based processing.

When we watch someone move, get injured, or express emotion, our brain doesn’t just see it—it partially feels it. Researchers ...

Despite the nursery rhyme about three blind mice, mouse eyesight is surprisingly sensitive. Studying how mice see has helped ...

The 1950s were a relatively rudimentary era for experimental neurophysiology. Recording the electrical activity of neurons wasn’t uncommon, but the methods often demanded considerable patience and ...

Scientists developed two new sensors that can detect brain cell communication in real time, tracking chemical messages ...

After traumatic brain injury (TBI), some patients may recover completely, while others retain severe disabilities. Accurately ...

Talking while driving slows eye movement and visual focus. New research shows even simple conversation can delay noticing danger on the road.

Optical illusions are great at testing your visual perception and seeing how your brain interprets visual context, subtle ...