A social psychologist recommends ways to connect with others as you move through public spaces – with benefits for your own well-being as well as for the social fabric of your community.

New research documents a phenomenon in eye movement that links a steady, focused gaze with superior levels of performance.

A look under the eyelids reveal that more happens in the brain during sleep than was previously assumed, researchers report.

It was previously believed that our pupil size was only affected by three things: light, focusing on nearby objects and cognitive effects.

If evolution had taken a different turn, nature would be missing some colours.

New research finds DNA damage is key factor in age-related macular degeneration. The work could pave way for new treatments.

"This research offers hope for developing new treatments that could significantly improve the lives of millions of people affected by AMD."

Engineers have tried for decades to develop bionic eyes to reverse blindness. But the brain is far more complex than a computer.