When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Illusions like these mess with the brain's visual processing system, making viewers see things ...

Optical illusions are older than you think. The first optical illusions date back to 20,000 BC and took the form of cave sculptings. Nowadays they are found all over the place – on screens, in books ...

Optical illusions are not just fun internet games. These visual illusions are a fantastic way to test your eyesight and ...

These three optical illusions seem to exist in a parallel universe in this viral video. "You didn't beat the gravity you just beat my brain," wrote one baffled TikTok commenter. These mental litmus ...

Many viewers struggle with this optical illusion because the design distracts the brain. Look carefully, stay calm, and try ...

Geometric patterns have been used in art for centuries. They can be seen in the world’s greatest artworks, from Francisco José de Goya to Andy Warhol. “Geometric drawing is fun and rewarding,” says ...

We trust our brains to do a lot. From remembering birthdays to making sure you never forget an embarrassing moment that happened years ago, we can’t avoid what it chooses to focus on — and what it ...

If you have never seen an optical illusion, it is an image that makes you see things differently than they actually are. Optical illusions trick your eyes into believing you see something that is not ...

Experimenting with optical illusions is turning into one of the biggest style trends of 2023. From the red carpet to film festivals, celebrities are hopping onto the playful fashion trend. From Emma ...

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.