Judging Distances (IMAGE) Bernstein Coordination Site (BCOS) Caption When judging distances, short distances seem longer than they really are. To explain this estimation bias, Munich neuroscientists have developed a new theoretical model. Credit © Mareike Kardinal / Bernstein Coordination Site, 2015 Usage Restrictions Image may only be used with credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.