Optical illusions play tricks on your brain and can make you see things that aren't really there, from static images swirling around the page to images that stay with you even after you look away.

Ever wondered how the brain builds reality? What if we tell you that your brain sometimes sees things that aren’t present? Cannot agree with it. Well, then it's time to put your eyes to the test. Take ...

Just as our visual system strains to see the vase and the two faces at once, we struggle to conceive of a motion that has a dual motivation: to put and to fetch. A paper by Van de Cruys, Wagemans and ...

Justin Willman is a comedian and magician known for his amazing magic tricks and entertaining comedy. You may also know him from hosting shows such as “Baking Impossible” and “Cupcake Wars.” He gave ...

A guy moves transparent paper and what happens next could trick your eyes. Some cool kids with brussups made this video of illusions featuring transparent sheets moving over each other to create ...

If staring at this image down below (here’s a big version) makes you feel like you’re being swallowed by a black hole, you’re not alone. According to a new paper in the journal Frontiers in Human ...

Jax Brewery, a castlelike building at the edge of the French Quarter, has long been home to a selection of tourist-targeted shops and cafes. Now it includes a new attraction, The Museum of Illusions ...

Artists and scientists have been creating optical illusions for centuries. Here are 35 mind-bending examples that prove you can't always trust what your eyes are telling you. When you purchase through ...