An Optical illusion is a visual phenomenon, which tricks our eye and brain to think about an image differs from its real ...

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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 ...

Optical illusions come in all forms, from mind-melting artwork to photography trickery, but there's one style that never fails to perplex the internet – the humble colour illusion. Fooling the brain ...

Optical Illusion: Take a look at the picture given below. The image is of a board full of the greeting ‘Hello’ written on repeat. However, among all the ‘Hellos’, there is one which is a bit odd– you ...

Optical Illusion: We have a picture given below, which is of a bucket full of cash! However, among all the cash, there is ...

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 ...

Every illusion has a backstage crew. New research shows the brain’s own “puppet strings”—special neurons that quietly tug our perception—help us see edges and shapes that don’t actually exist. When ...

A new study examined the mechanisms of the Flashed Face Distortion Effect, finding that the effect is greatly diminished when ...

In this edition, we’ve gathered 25 optical illusions that are truly mind-bending, designed to challenge your IQ. These aren’t just ordinary images; each one hides secrets and subtle details that most ...

Visual perception of motion and its accompanying illusions has long fascinated neuroscientists and psychologists alike. This research field examines how the brain compensates for inherent neural ...