The compound eyes of the humble fruit fly are a marvel of nature. They are wide-angle and can process visual information ...

Research reveals how close human vision comes to sensing the smallest possible unit of light. Here’s why that matters for perception.

It seemed like a simple idea. Design a device that will make it possible for a human eye to remain alive and functional outside of the body. At least for a few hours. And then a few days. But the eye ...

A widely popular idea in psychology and evolutionary science suggests that the distinctive look of the human eye—particularly the white area surrounding the iris—evolved to help us communicate ...