The urge to jump or high place phenomenon apparently springs from a distortion of our perceptions. Lab tests have shown that people estimate disgusting things, such as feces, to be closer than they really are. Another example is...

Spacetime, as a concept, is related to a space that consists of 4 dimensions instead of the regular 3-dimensional space. As early as 1905, Einstein proposed a now widely popular theory that the speed of light is independent of the motion...

In this video, we explore various optical illusions that demonstrate how our perception can be distorted. From lines appearing bent to circles appearing different in size, these illusions challenge our visual understanding. By...

In this video, we explore the fascinating topic of temporal illusion and how humans perceive time differently. We discuss various theories and examples of temporal illusions, such as the telescoping effect and the oddball effect. Join us...

Matter in the hearts of neutron stars – dense remnants of exploded massive stars – takes the most extreme form we can measure. Now, thanks to data from NASA’s Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer...

Heavy metal is a musical genre known for its loud instrumentation, fast tempos, and aggressive style. This video explores the genre's origins in the 1970s with bands like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, as well as its evolution into...

Umbilical Hernia (“Belly Button Hernia”)| Causes, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Umbilical Hernia are hernia (bulges) that occur in the abdominal wall at or near the umbilicus (belly button). Umbilical...

This Video Explains Marketing - What Distorts the Results of Marketing Research

Is it "Yanny" or is it "Laurel"? How does this auditory illusion work? It's fun being a neuroscientist when stuff like this goes viral. I get to explain why people think this confusing piece of audio says two different things. And the...

In the Ames Room, people seem to get taller and objects seem to roll up. How can this be? A specific type of perceptual distortion is happening. Let's look at how it works!<b<br/>r/>

Illusions part 11/11

The mirage is an optical illusion famous for teasing thirsty desert travelers with illusions of water. Learn how light and heat interact to distort vision and create a mirage.<b<br/>r/>

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BONUS VIDEO The Microcosmos Microscope

Daniel L. Schacter is William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. Schacter received his B.A. degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1974 and received his PhD from the University of Toronto...