If there's one thing the internet loves, it's a good optical illusion. The most recent brain-boggling viral hit is this deceptively simple purple elephant illusion that appears to transform right ...

From shifting lines to impossible shapes, optical illusions reveal how easily our brains can be deceived. This documentary explains the science behind illusions and what they uncover about human ...

Shared by Science Magician, Matt Pritchard, this optical illusion consists of a circle of vivid purple elephants in a circle. The aim is to find which one is the brightest, but the more you search, ...

Melania Trump is no stranger to controversies, especially when it comes to her fashion choices. During her husband’s first term in office, she caused a stir when she wore a jacket with the words “I ...

It's time now for our science news roundup from Short Wave, NPR's science podcast. I am joined by the show's host, Regina Barber, and producer Rachel Carlson. Good to have you both here. RACHEL ...

Allen Institute researcher Jerome Lecoq points to one of the diagrams that was used in a study focusing on how the brain interprets optical illusions. (Allen Institute Photo / Erik Dinnel) Our brains ...

Katy Perry put a floral, Gen Z-approved twist on the exposed corset trend on Tuesday, September 9. The "Firework" actress gave fans a glimpse of her chiffon halterneck corset dress while posing with a ...

The regular Short Wave science roundup covers mysterious red dots in space, the neurons behind optical illusions and a study of octopus arms. It's time now for our science news roundup from Short Wave ...