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

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Gaetano Kanizsa Optical illusions come in all forms, from the cognitive to the ...

Your brain does its best to inform you about the world around you, but sometimes it gets tricked. Enjoy eight optical illusions to test your brain’s sensory input. Hosted by: Hank Green Dooblydoo ...

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 ...

An illusion is when we see and perceive an object that doesn't match the sensory input that reaches our eyes. In the case of the image below, the sensory input is four Pac Man–like black figures. But ...

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 ...

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 ...

What is an optical illusion? It is an example of visual deception. These illusions are caused by the way your brain and visual system work in tandem to interpret sensory information. The illusions are ...

The famous Ebbinghaus illusion, named for its discoverer, the German psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus (1850–1909). Despite appearances, the two orange circles are the same size. Have you ever looked at ...