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Frequency Illusion
The frequency illusion, also called the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon, is a cognitive bias in which someone learns a novel word or concept—and then...
psychologytoday.com - 30+ days ago

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Artist Uses Strategically Placed Pop Culture Stickers on Cars to Create Clever Illusions
Artist Rudy Willingham, who previously stuck strategically placed pop-culture stickers around his Seattle neighborhood, amusingly suggested how to...
laughingsquid.com - 30+ days ago
space
Saturn's Rings Have 'Disappeared' in an Optical Illusion. Here's Why We See This Temporary Vanishing Act
On Sunday afternoon, Saturn’s iconic rings vanished from our skies. Don’t worry—the planet’s rings are still intact. But from Earth’s vantage point, a...
smithsonianmag.com - 10 days ago
work-life balance
You Can’t Escape a Toxic Workplace—Even After Hours
What "Severance" reveals about the illusion of work-life balance. The return of the much anticipated Apple TV+ series Severance got me thinking about...
psychologytoday.com - 30+ days ago
design
Fascinating Super Mario optical illusion gives a surprising new perspective
Sorry, which way is he moving? For those that love optical illusions – and a good explanation for the mind-bending properties of them – finding one...
creativebloq.com - 30+ days ago
architecture
Discover the Surprising Secrets to Make Your Tiny Space Shine Like Never Before!
Key Takeaways Use multi-functional furniture to save space and add functionality. Light colors and mirrors can create an illusion of []The post...
futuristarchitecture.com - 30+ days ago
business
Bad news for all bank customers, RBI allows banks to increase…, with effective from…
The move may affect all ATM users across the country depending on their withdrawal frequency. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed banks to...
india.com - 8 days ago
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Incredible video shows ocean predator using complex 'illusion' to trick prey
Before striking its prey, the cuttlefish can be seen displaying rapid colour changes. One of the world’s most skilled underwater predators has been...
yahoo.com - 9 days ago
gardening
Identification of heat tolerant lentil genotypes through stress tolerance indices
With climate change projections indicating an increase in the frequency of extreme heat events and irregular rainfall patterns globally, the threat...
nature.com - 30+ days ago
science
Webb telescope's new photo isn't just rare. It's psychedelic.
"A rare cosmic phenomenon." Space is phantasmagorical. Astronomers using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope to survey distant galaxies spotted an unusual, chance phenomenon called an "Einstein ring." It's not an actual object, but a warped, mind-bending optical illusion. "The picture features a...
mashable.com - 8 days ago
auto
Nissan’s new car alarm is silent to humans but scary to rabbits. It could save their lives
To reduce roadkill, Nissan and TBWA\Hakuhodo is exploring a high-frequency alarm that will shoo animals off the road. Every year, American cars hit a staggering 1 million large animals like deer and elk. In California—a roadkill hot spot—vehicle collisions with animals cost more than $ 200 million...
fastcompany.com - 30+ days ago
space
Scientists detect chirping cosmic waves in an unexpected part of space
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have detected cosmic waves that sound like birds chirping in an unexpected place. These bursts of plasma, called chorus waves, ripple at the same frequency as human hearing. When converted to audio signals, their sharp notes mimic high-pitched bird calls. Researchers have...
apnews.com - 30+ days ago
gardening
How to make a garden look older – 11 ways to create the illusion of a bygone era and add heritage charm to your yard
Discovering how to make a garden look older in style can transform how you use and enjoy your outside space. Whether you are looking to create a...
homesandgardens.com - 13 days ago
how-to
How to Save the World Without Burning Yourself Out
Some time s helping others hurts us. It doesn't have to. Inevitably, the world disappoints us. In the most tragic cases, the illusion of a perfect world...
psychologytoday.com - 30+ days ago
science
This optical illusion expands as you stare at it - and now we know why
The optical illusion seen above makes the viewer feel as if they are falling into an expanding hole – and now we have a good explanation for why this...
newscientist.com - 30+ days ago
books
I Love My Kitchen Tweezers So Much I Broke Up With Tongs
I, perhaps like you, used to be a real tong freak. The phrase “I love tongs” came up in my life with surprising frequency. I had favorites (mine are, I regret to report, an unbranded pair I got over a decade ago). I felt tempted by the mini tongs every time I saw them at Home Goods. And of course I...
eater.com - 10 days ago
teaching
In the Age of AI, Is Education Just an Illusion?
For two long years, professors have been fighting a rear-guard battle against artificial intelligence. We brought back blue books and in-person...
chronicle.com - 17 days ago
health
Guest column | A parent’s affair can be hurtful. Here’s how to move past disappointments.
This kind of disillusionment can be painful, but there are ways to manage the feelings of betrayal and anguish. I recently learned from my mother that my father cheated on her when I was younger. She assured me she forgave him long ago, and they worked through it in couples therapy. She said they...
washingtonpost.com - 20 days ago
fitness
Your resting heart rate can tell you a lot about your health. Here’s what your pulse should be at every age
You’re familiar with the feeling of your heart pounding in your chest, your blood pulsing through your veins with increasing frequency when you’re...
fortune.com - 30+ days ago
books
Francisco by Alison Mills Newman review – lost classic of black radicalism
First published in 1974, this autobiographical account of a starlet’s disillusionment with Hollywood and America is urgent and shrewd...
theguardian.com - 30+ days ago
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Artist Creates Beautiful Optical Illusion Sculptures of Endangered and Extinct Birds Out of Discarded Toys
Artist Thomas Deininger creates beautiful optical illusion bird sculptures, many of which are endangered or extinct, out of discarded toys and...
laughingsquid.com - 30+ days ago
interior design
$ 360,000 Optical Illusion Prefab 'Mirror House' in Rhode Island Makes Bold Impression at the Top of Most Popular Homes List
If you’ve ever dreamed of making yourself invisible, one awe-inspiring “mirror house” in Rhode Island could give you the chance to experience what it...
realtor.com - 30+ days ago
business
Why no small business is too small for hackers - and 8 security best practices for SMBs
Don't fall victim to the 'small target illusion.' Learn how cybercriminals exploit SMBs so you can fix your security gaps before it's too late. I have...
zdnet.com - 4 days ago
auto
Winners and losers from F1's 2025 Chinese Grand Prix
A McLaren 1-2 that nearly wasn't, a brutal Ferrari disillusionment after the joy of the sprint, and more major swings in the midfield made even more...
the-race.com - 13 days ago
how-to
Is Your Home Built for Extreme Weather? How to Cyclone-Proof It Now
In recent time s, the frequency and intensity of cyclones have increased significantly, posing a serious threat to homes and communities. If you’re...
weather-fox.com - 20 days ago