New research uncovers, at an unprecedented level of detail and precision, how the brain processes visual images.

Why is it so difficult to swat a fly? A team of insect experts explains how a fly’s sophisticated vision allows it to quickly react to visual cues.

To achieve perceptual expertise, you may need more than smarts and hard work. Research suggests there’s a general ability that may help you succeed in jobs that depend on perceptual decisions.

An illusion shows "how the brain 'connects the dots' to create a subjective reality in what we see, highlighting the constructive nature of perception."

Neuroscientists tackling the age-old question of whether perceptions of color hold from one person to the next are coming up with some interesting answers.

Aphantasia is a rare condition that prevents people from picturing things without seeing them. New work clarifies aphantasia and how it relates to memory.

"We assume our perception is a perfect reflection of the physical world around us, but this study shows that each of us has a unique visual fingerprint."

How long can monkeys split their focus? A new study puts them to the test to examine how brains handle multitasking.

Colors aren't inherent to the physical world, but rather a result of how our brains process light. New research digs into what's happening in the brain.

The skeletal shapes of objects—picture a stick figure—is a key tool to help us in object recognition.