A new play that touches on the science of love and consciousness launches off-Broadway
February 14, 2019 — Stephen L. Macknik
A retelling of Henry James’s ambiguous masterpiece winks at illusion science
December 14, 2018 — Susana Martinez-Conde
‘The Chicken is Ready to Eat’ has two meanings. A new study shows how your neurons decide.
November 30, 2018 — Stephen L. Macknik
The man who invented the language explains why
November 21, 2018 — Susana Martinez-Conde
People do better if they think they’re multitasking—even if they’re not.
November 16, 2018 — Susana Martinez-Conde
What the best illusions of 2018 reveal about the human mind
October 19, 2018 — Susana Martinez-Conde
Worldwide voting starts on Tuesday at 10am EST
October 12, 2018 — Susana Martinez-Conde
Why repeated sounds are music to our ears
September 29, 2018 — Susana Martinez-Conde
A journey of self-discovery, as told at The Story Collider
September 20, 2018 — Susana Martinez-Conde and Stephen L. Macknik
All it takes is a little conversation
September 16, 2018 — Susana Martinez-Conde
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