At its core, it asks what the world is like, independent of our perceptions-and how we can know anything about it. Scientific realism: reality exists independently of us. Scientific realism argues ...

The reality we understand and interact with daily might, according to some scientists, be nothing more than an elaborate simulation. This hypothesis, intriguing as it may be, is supported by various ...

VR goggles were among the technological offerings getting an outing at the Web Summit in Lisbon. — © AFP VR goggles were among the technological offerings getting ...

Our brains are powerful processors, capable of interpreting vast amounts of data in real time. However, they are far from perfect. From optical illusions to false memories, we frequently encounter ...