An illusion is when we see and perceive an object that doesn't match the sensory input that reaches our eyes. In the case of ...

Neuroscientists are zeroing in on how special kinds of brain cells help us see things that aren't actually there.

Learn how the brain handles certain optical illusions, causing us to perceive shapes that don't actually exist.

When researchers are building large language models (LLMs), they aim to maximize performance under a particular computational ...

Using lasers, researchers triggered optical illusion signals in mouse brains, uncovering how the brain fills in missing details in vision.

Illusion circuits in the visual cortex were uncovered with two-photon holography, advancing perception and neurophysiology studies.

Using light as a decoder for a diffusion-based image generator, scientists show that improvements can be made to make AI ...

A system that generates images by inducing random fluctuations in a laser beam could slash energy use compared with standard ...

Researchers have now identified the specific neural circuit and cell type responsible for perceiving visual illusions. Cells, ...