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 ...

THE WINDIEST DESERT — What's your favorite optical illusion? Famous examples include the Ames room, the Ponzo illusion, the Zöllner illusion, the Kanizsa triangle, the Müller-Lyer illusion and the ...

Optical illusions are older than you think. The first optical illusions date back to 20,000 BC and took the form of cave sculptings. Nowadays they are found all over the place – on screens, in books ...

Optical illusions have become a favorite pastime for many on the internet. It is truly fascinating how they can force you to think outside the box. We have come across one such brain teaser that ...

Researchers used lasers to record and stimulate the activity of neurons in mice in order to learn how the brain processes and interprets optical illusions. (Allen Institute) Jo Kavaliauskas once saw ...