The amount of information reaching our sensory organs every second would be overwhelming if it were not for our ability to categorize it. Colour perception is a good example of this phenomenon. When ...

Our world is awash with a rainbow of colours, but certain shades can have a surprising impact on our ability to concentrate, our mood and even the flavours we experience. A few years ago, a strange ...

Birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish may see kinds of colours we can’t even imagine, say researchers whose experiments with wild hummingbirds show they perceive five so-called non-spectral colours.

Promotion: colour communication brand NCS Colour has updated its NCS System with 100 low chromatic colours to offer users pale pastel colours and hues that aim to evoke the Nordic light. The new ...

From parrots and peacocks to finches and flamingos, what’s the science and purpose behind birds’ vibrant hues? It’s one of the most spectacular sights in an Australian backyard: a male superb fairy ...