The entire universe may have an internal mind—or the whole idea of consciousness could be a sham. Here’s why scientists still ...

Museum of Illusions SLC is a screen-free, hands-on attraction rooted in STEM, perception, and curiosity, with 80+ interactive exhibits in downtown Salt Lake City.

Recent research has sparked a captivating debate among physicists and philosophers alike: could gravity, the fundamental force that governs the universe, be nothing more than an illusion? This ...

Your brain is lying to you right now. Not maliciously, and not because something’s wrong with it. It’s doing exactly what evolution designed it to do, making split-second decisions about the world ...

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 ...

A grayscale ballerina who appears to be moving. A human who can fit in a doll box. A black-and-white prism that appears to change shape when... Optical illusions are a brain feature, not a bug. Here's ...