Explore mesmerizing floating shape illusions you can recreate at home! This video demonstrates simple tricks and optical ...

Optical illusions don’t just fool your eyes—they expose how your brain interprets reality. This video explores five powerful ...

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Six years ago, when filmmaker Masaya Ishikawa was using Adobe Illustrator to craft digital materials for a video production, he started seeing strange shapes on his screen that shouldn't have been ...

It's a funhouse for our perceptions, built for the TikTok age. But the visual tricks are windows into how the mind works, and they fascinate scientists. "The brain uses all the information it can get ...

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 ...

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

A now-viral photograph of three young women has left optical illusion enthusiasts unable to look away from their tangled limbs. The trio is pictured partying in an inflatable pool float in the shape ...

Improve visual focus with this timed illusion challenge. Can you detect the hidden 8 among the 3s in 15 seconds?

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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.