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Perception

Step into the world of wildlife tracker Doniga Markegard, who relies on her carefully honed listening skills to tune into nature’s subtle clues.

How many colors can you make by mixing red, green, and blue light?

These tiles aren't really crooked–they just look that way.

This blue light lets you see microscopic blood cells in your eye.

It‘s all done with mirrors.

Distinct tones combine in the hum of this tuning fork.

An animal that blends in with its environment is much easier to see when it's moving than when it's still.

A sweeping glance creates images that appear and disappear in the blink of an eye.

You see transparent objects because they bend light.

Learn about the history of the Tactile Dome, our largest interactive exhibit.

Flashing lights create the illusion of motion.

A color photo is three pictures in one.

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