DISCOVERY
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When vision is affected by eye damage, the brain can create its own imagery
In a nutshell: A subset of people with age-related eye diseases develop hallucinations because their brains overreact to images in their peripheral vision. Read more
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Our attention can jump between visible and invisible objects
In a nutshell: The discovery that we can focus our attention on invisible things is helping us understand the relationship between attention and consciousness. Read more
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Could K-cells save your life?
In a nutshell: Our ability to respond quickly to imminent physical danger could be due to a small group of brain cells known as K-cells. Read more