Your brain is lying to you right now. Not maliciously, and not because something’s wrong with it. It’s doing exactly what ...

A new attraction on the Third Street Promenade is turning heads — and perspectives — as the Museum of Illusions officially ...

A grayscale ballerina who appears to be moving. A human who can fit in a doll box. A black-and-white prism which appear to change shape when viewed from three different directions. Those are the top ...

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 ...

Sydney, get ready – a trippy new experiential museum is coming to the CBD this December with 80 magical exhibits.

If you believe you possess sharp visual perception, concentration, and attention to detail then take this optical illusion ...

Optical illusions occur naturally in different habitats and conditions across the world. Cloud formations can sometimes make it seem like there's an ocean or a UFO in the sky. Whether it is salt flats ...

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 ...