Optical illusions thrive online because they play tricks on human perception. The brain often relies on familiar patterns and ...

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

An optical illusion is a visual phenomenon in which our perception of an image differs from objective reality. This image is ...

Optical illusions are not fun games. These are mini IQ tests in disguise that challenge your intelligence, strong observation ...

How good is your mental speed at observing hidden details? Solve this optical illusion to find out! Only if you are visually ...

Optical illusions that reveal how the brain interprets visual information.

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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 ...

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.

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 ...