Scientists have used the 'mirror box' illusion -- an old magic trick - in a number of neuroscience studies. Researchers are using a new version of the illusion to study how the brain processes ...

While neuroscience can be mind-blowing at times, it isn't magic, and it doesn't involve illusions or sleight of hand. But optical tricks can be a part of how some researchers investigate how regions ...

Optical illusions often go viral for how easily they trick our brains and eyes. But a recent post on Reddit has sparked a major debate, with users discussing whether the image is an optical illusion ...

Tricks and illusions, once the domain of magicians, are helping scientists unveil how the brain works. Here’s one you can try using a tabletop mirror. Place your left hand on the table in front of the ...

Tricks and illusions, once the domain of magicians, are helping scientists unveil how the brain works. Here’s one you can try using a tabletop mirror. Place your left hand on the table in front of the ...