When optical illusions come to life it’s always a feast for the eyes and this mesmerising horse illusion is one of our favourite examples. If you’re familiar with these visual spectacles then ...

Our today’s optical illusion challenges viewers to find a hidden dog among a sea of cats. This tricky brain teaser tests ...

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The peripheral drift illusion causes us to perceive motion in a still image. A new study shows that the mechanism of this illusion relies on changes in pupil size.

In a nutshell Radiologists and radiographers, who spend their careers examining medical images, are significantly less ...

Optical illusions may make you feel like a fool, but you could be able to train your brain to resist them. “It is very likely ...

A challenging optical illusion is captivating viewers as they try to find a hidden heart in an image of vibrant flowers. The illusion tests one's perception by blending the heart seamlessly with ...

would potentially decrease the hazards of optical illusions, in situations like driving for example. For 42 years, Sugihara has worked on devising mathematical formulae to prove the existence of ...

Optical illusion challenges are more than a bit of fun exercise of brainpower—optical illusions reveal incredible surprises about how amazingly sharp and observant your mind really is.

Medical imaging experts are adept at solving common optical illusions, according to new research. The research is the first to show that people can be trained to do better at solving visual illusions, ...

Optical illusions have long fascinated people, offering a unique way to challenge the brain while providing an element of fun. These illusions not only test one’s observational skills but also ...

Visual illusions of motion are a major source of ... produces illusory perceptions of smooth drifting motion. See three examples of peripheral drift in a new paper by George Mather and Patrick ...