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 ...

This optical illusion puzzle challenges observation skills by hiding an odd number among similar digits. Backed by visual ...

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 ...

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.

A challenging optical illusion featuring an egg tray claims only 5% of people can correctly count all 30 eggs. This test requires viewers to perceive the 3D structure beyond the visible surface, with ...

Duping a guppy is easier than duping a ring dove — at least when it comes to a classic optical illusion. In the Ebbinghaus illusion, two identical circles placed side by side are each framed by a set ...

It's not just humans who notice optical illusions; certain animals do too, and they often use it to their advantage. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Face it — your eyes are playing tricks on you. Dr. Dean Jackson, a biologist and BBC presenter, shared a puzzling image on TikTok of an alleged optical illusion, claiming it contained a creepy, hidden ...

An example of the glare illusion used in the experiment. A previous study has reported that the central region surrounded by eight circles is perceived to be brighter in the left image (with a ...