A new study from the School of Neurobiology, Biochemistry, and Biophysics reveals a surprising insight into the operation of ...

TL;DR• Turtles can detect unexpected visual changes regardless of viewing angle. • This ability was previously thought to exist only in mammalian ...

A single clear image can rewire the visual brain, making later recognition faster without relying on memory systems.

We see not just with our eyes, but with our brains. A mosaic of specialized areas in a brain region known as the visual ...

Whether we're staring at our phones, the page of a book, or the person across the table, the objects of our focus never stand in isolation; there are always other objects or people in our field of ...

New ultra–high-field brain scans reveal hidden body maps inside the visual system, showing how the brain weaves sight and touch together to build a unified sense of ...

The 1950s were a relatively rudimentary era for experimental neurophysiology. Recording the electrical activity of neurons wasn’t uncommon, but the methods often demanded considerable patience and ...

Learn how our brains store images that help us achieve flashes of insight when looking at seemingly incomprehensible visual tests.

That sharp flinch during a violent movie scene is familiar to many people. A hand slams, a body falls, and your own muscles ...