People in this career are better at seeing through optical illusions
According to current theories of expertise, this shouldn’t happen. Becoming an expert in chess, for example, makes you better ...
Optical Illusion: Only Sharp Minds Can Spot the Raccoon in 7 Seconds – Are You One of Them?
The human brain has a remarkable ability to interpret images in different ways, often forming unique perceptions based on ...
Medical imaging experts better at solving optical illusions—study shows training can improve visual perception
Medical imaging experts are adept at solving common optical illusions, according to research from four UK universities, ...
Optical illusion: Only those with a sharp vision can spot 5 in this image
Finding hidden elements in images like a '5' among 'S' characters can enhance visual perception and attention to detail. This ...
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You could train your brain to be less fooled by optical illusions
Optical illusions may make you feel like a fool, but you could be able to train your brain to resist them. “It is very likely that people from the general population have the capacity to be trained to ...
We Asked a NASA Scientist: Why Does the Moon Look Larger at the Horizon? [Video]
The Moon’s size on the horizon has puzzled humans for millennia. Despite ancient philosophers and modern scientists tackling ...