Friday, November 6, 2026
Science

A well-timed blink helps us to look around

When did you last blink? Every few seconds, we briefly close our eyes, interrupting our view of the world. Most of the time, we do not notice. What is more, these brief interruptions hardly seem to interfere with our everyday activities.

A well-timed blink helps us to look around
Image: Phys.org
When did you last blink? Every few seconds, we briefly close our eyes, interrupting our view of the world. Most of the time, we do not notice. What is more, these brief interruptions hardly seem to interfere with our everyday activities.

Originally published at Phys.org

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