Optical illusions are images that play tricks on our eyes and brain. They are designed in a way that makes us see things ...

In the fast-paced world of digital distractions, a new kind of viral phenomenon has taken over our social feeds: the high-stakes visual perception challenge. As a long-time observer of how our brains ...

It's a funhouse for our perceptions, built for the TikTok age. But the visual tricks are windows into how the mind works, and they fascinate scientists. "The brain uses all the information it can get ...

The study of visual illusions in animals provides a compelling window into both the evolutionary continuity and diversity of perceptual processes. Research indicates that many species, from domestic ...

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Optical illusions have intrigued humanity for centuries. Also known as visual illusions, these visual images challenge your perception and understanding of visual stimuli. Let us briefly understand ...

Fooled by an optical illusion? You're not the only one. Learn how these illusions can fool AI, too.

In today’s optical illusion, the entire image is covered with numerous small white dash-like lines arranged in swirling, wave ...

Optical illusions are internet gold — those mind-bending images that reveal how your brain plays tricks with colours, shadows ...

Allen Institute researcher Jerome Lecoq points to one of the diagrams that was used in a study focusing on how the brain interprets optical illusions. (Allen Institute Photo / Erik Dinnel) Our brains ...

How does your brain shape the way you see, feel, and create? In this hands-on, science meets art class, students will explore the surprising connections between neuroscience and creativity. Throughout ...

New York — At the Museum of Illusions in New York City, around every corner is a wonder for the eyes. There's a vase that's a face, art that moves with you, and a room that seems to go on forever.