Your brain is lying to you right now. Not maliciously, and not because something’s wrong with it. It’s doing exactly what evolution designed it to do, making split-second decisions about the world ...

The regular Short Wave science roundup covers mysterious red dots in space, the neurons behind optical illusions and a study of octopus arms. It's time now for our science news roundup from Short Wave ...

On the Weekend Wake-Up Show, Corey Howard and Radical Rick explored the intriguing world of optical illusions. They demonstrated the Munker White Illusion, a fascinating visual trick where two ...

Illusionist Jason Latimer has nothing up his sleeve unless we count curiosity and scientific research. “I always try to make it clear to all the kids, I have no superpowers. I’m just a guy who asked a ...

HCA Midwest Health's Lee's Summit Medical Center Board Certified Family Medicine Dr. Rachel L. Hailey joins Shane and Kerrigan to share tips a healthy new year. 1-800-GOT-JUNK Kansas City Director of ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Easter in Wonderland is this weekend at the Exploreum. The family-friendly event will include an Easter egg hunt, hands-on activities, illusion-based fun, interactive science ...

It's time now for our science news roundup from Short Wave, NPR's science podcast. I am joined by the show's host, Regina Barber, and producer Rachel Carlson. Good to have you both here. RACHEL ...