Does the Monopoly Man have a monocle? The answer may be a false memory. At UChicago, scientists are studying this phenomenon, known as the Mandela effect, and how false memories form.

An optical illusion is a visual phenomenon where the brain misinterprets what the eyes perceive. It occurs when the ...

The arrangement of Venus, Saturn and a slender crescent Moon could create a unique visual phenomenon resembling a smiley face in the sky, according to NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Brenda ...

NEW YORK – Skywatchers worldwide are in for a charming cosmic display before the Sun rises Friday, as three celestial bodies will appear in close conjunction. The two planets will act as the "eyes" of ...

Visual illusions are fascinating visual phenomena that make our brains perceive something different from reality. Visual illusions can deceive our visual system into seeing things that aren’t ...

Optical illusions are captivating visual phenomena that trick the brain into ... These are just a few examples of the many optical illusions that can be used to test visual acuity.

To study visual arts and culture is a way of paying attention to phenomena that are literally everywhere. The concept of ‘visual culture’ acknowledges the pervasive nature of visual phenomena, and ...