The ‘mental number line’ theory doesn’t appear to hold up vertically. In A Nutshell When people viewed vertical lines filled ...

New research reveals that numbers in our visual field can subtly distort how we judge spatial positions, showing that perception is shaped by both numerical magnitude and object-based processing.

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have studied the relationship between numerical information in our vision, and ...

Optical illusion tests, as the name suggests, are fun and engaging tests that claim to boost your brain functioning. How?

Although the actual number of items differs, the brain exhibits similar activity patterns when focusing on an extra-small (XS) quantity among packs with few items (small set) and when focusing on an ...

How a centuries-old math puzzle helped us see inside the human brain. By Steven Strogatz Photo illustrations by Jens Mortensen Each installment of “Math, Revealed” starts with an object, uncovers the ...

Optical illusion challenges like this one are designed to test focus, speed, and attention to detail. They look simple at ...

What is an Optical Illusion? An optical illusion is a visual phenomenon where the brain misinterprets what the eyes see.

Yael Benn does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Neurodiversity advocates have long argued that autistic brains are differently wired. Now, new evidence shows they are right. Researchers have found atypical numbers of brain cells in two key areas of ...