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 ...

Lightness perception, the visual system’s ability to maintain a stable representation of surface reflectance despite varying illumination, has long intrigued researchers. Central to this field is the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Visual illusions that challenge depth perception show how perspective and angles mislead the eye. Venezuelan VP demands US ...

Brain teasers come in many shapes and sizes—some rely on mathematical skills, others test age-related logic, but one type of puzzle that continues to captivate audiences is optical illusions. These ...

Optical illusions have gained a lot of popularity recently, as they get our brain to exercise, and can be the perfect test of ...

Optical illusions are a treat for visually genius minds. These visual illusions are excellent at assessing and examining the workings of the human brain. Researchers around the world incorporate ...

Optical illusions have long fascinated the human brain — playing tricks on our eyes, bending our perception, and challenging us to see beyond the obvious. These captivating puzzles blur the line ...

A recent study found that not all animals see optical illusions the same way humans do. Scientists checked out how guppies (little fish) and ring doves (birds that eat seeds) react to the Ebbinghaus ...

Optical illusions have intrigued humankind for centuries, providing an excellent means to push the boundaries of visual perception and intellectual ability. These puzzles range from age-based problems ...