Before jumping on in we have one question on our minds: what is an optical illusion? Optical illusions are visuals that tend to be deceptive to the eye and brain. This is based on numerous factors ...

Paint has always been a budget-friendly way to spruce up a room that has begun to show the signs of wear and tear that come with everyday living. The baseboards, door casings and wall corners get ...

A head-scratching optical illusion challenges the perception of color and how the brain plays tricks on us. In an image created by the UK contact lens vendor Lenstore, a series of lilac letters ...

What a pretty pastel image. You’re seeing circles of several different colors, right? Actually, your eyes and your brain are deceiving you. All the dots are the same color, but are perceived by your ...

Perception researchers have long known about the structural and functional features that differentiate our central vision from our peripheral vision. The central (or foveal) region of our retinas are ...

We're captivated by optical illusions of all kinds, whether they're accidental or created intentionally to trick our perception. And if they generate a nerdy debate about colour, all the better. Over ...

The winner of this year’s Best Illusion of the Year Contest has been announced, and like that dreaded dress from a few months ago, this illusion will cast your ...

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