Science of Seeing

Discover the fascinating science behind how we see. From colour and light to optical illusions, night vision and the way our eyes and brain work together, our Science of Seeing articles explore the everyday mysteries of human vision.

Eyes adjust to the dark as our visual system becomes more sensitive to low light

Eyes Adjust to the Dark: Why Can’t You See When You First Turn the Lights Off?

Why do your eyes adjust to the dark gradually rather than instantly? Discover how your pupils, retina, rods and cones work together to help you see in low light.

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2 days ago7 min read

Blind spot in your vision and the science of how our eyes see

Blind Spot in Your Vision: Why Do You Have One and Why Can’t You See It?

There’s a blind spot in your vision right now — but why can’t you see it? Discover why it exists, how your brain deals with the missing information and try a simple experiment to find your own.

neilp171

Sep 294 min read

Peripheral Vision in the Dark: Why Can You See Better Out of the Corner of Your Eye?

Why is peripheral vision in the dark sometimes better at detecting faint objects? Discover how rods, night vision and dark adaptation help our eyes see when light levels fall.

neilp171

Sep 155 min read

Why Is the Sky Blue and a Sunset Red? The Science of Seeing Colour

Why is the sky blue but a sunset red? Discover the fascinating science behind sunlight and colour, and how your retina, eyes and brain work together to create the colourful world we see.

neilp171

Sep 85 min read

Science of Seeing

Eyes Adjust to the Dark: Why Can’t You See When You First Turn the Lights Off?

Blind Spot in Your Vision: Why Do You Have One and Why Can’t You See It?

Peripheral Vision in the Dark: Why Can You See Better Out of the Corner of Your Eye?

Why Is the Sky Blue and a Sunset Red? The Science of Seeing Colour

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Science of Seeing

Eyes Adjust to the Dark: Why Can’t You See When You First Turn the Lights Off?

Blind Spot in Your Vision: Why Do You Have One and Why Can’t You See It?

Peripheral Vision in the Dark: Why Can You See Better Out of the Corner of Your Eye?

Why Is the Sky Blue and a Sunset Red? The Science of Seeing Colour

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