Happy-Go-Lucky in the Time of COVID-19
New research highlights the risks of unrealistic optimism during the coronavirus pandemic
Illusion Chasers
Illusions, Delusions, and Everyday Deceptions
The Boredom Paradox
Why lockdown feels less tedious than you feared
Immersive Violence
Virtual reality could help domestic batterers identify with victims
Unwavering Waves
A prizewinning new variant on an illusory classic
Your Kids Are Heavier Than You Think
New research ties parents’ misperceptions of their offspring’s weight to childhood obesity
Twenty-Eight Shades of Shoes
New research using Crocs explains “the dress”
Congratulations to the Winners of the Best Illusion of the Year Contest!
These mind tricks will make you reconsider what is real
Vote Now for the Best Illusion of the Year!
The Top 10 mind-boggling videos competing for first prize
The Dark Side of Gratitude
Why saying ‘thanks’ can be detrimental
Lions See These Illusions the Same Way You Do
And then they rip them to shreds
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