Neuroscientists Find Famous Optical Illusion Surprisingly Potent

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 - 11:00 in Physics & Chemistry

Scientists have figured out the brain mechanism that makes an optical illusion first reported by Aristotle work. The illusion, known as Motion Aftereffect in scientific circles, causes us to see movement where none exists.

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