The debate over whether "the dress" is blue/black or white/gold continues, but there's real science behind why we see it differently. USA TODAY Network asked experts to explain what's going on ...

Depending on whom you ask, this dress might be black and blue or white and gold. The illusion captured the attention of the entire internet in February 2015. The photo raised scientific questions ...

Some people see a white and gold dress in dark shadow. Some people see a blue and black dress washed out in bright light. Some people see one interpretation and then switch to the other.

But for the past half-day, people across social media have been arguing about whether a picture depicts a perfectly nice bodycon dress as blue with black lace fringe or white with gold lace fringe.