Finding hidden images in optical illusions is an effective mental exercise that challenges your cognitive functions while ...

Our eyes can frequently play tricks on us, but scientists have discovered that some artificial intelligence can fall for the same illusions.

Have you ever looked at something, only to realize it was something completely different? That’s the power of optical illusions: they trick our brain using color, light, and patterns. ‍ 勞 We’ve ...

We saw lots of optical illusions go viral on social media in 2024. We even saw optical illusions in space and AI optical illusions that look like different subjects at different sizes. But few ...

Optical illusions have fascinated people for centuries. They play tricks on our eyes and brains, making us see things that aren’t really there. Sometimes, a static image can appear to move, or colours ...

Optical illusions occur naturally in different habitats and conditions across the world. Cloud formations can sometimes make it seem like there's an ocean or a UFO in the sky. Whether it is salt flats ...

Optical illusions are more than internet curiosities as they are widely studied phenomena that reveal how our human brain interprets shapes, light, and movement. These puzzles challenge our brain and ...

A grayscale ballerina who appears to be moving. A human who can fit in a doll box. A black-and-white prism that appears to change shape when... Optical illusions are a brain feature, not a bug. Here's ...

Martin Doherty received funding from the British Academy/Leverhulme Trust who partially supported this work. He continues to receive funding from the Leverhulme Trust. Radoslaw Wincza does not work ...