Artists and scientists have been creating optical illusions for centuries. Here are 32 mind-bending examples that prove you can't always trust what your eyes are telling you.

Independent publisher Counter-Print has released Optic, a new book on the history of optical illusions in graphic design and how this craft has developed over the years. The inception of Op Art came ...

Optical illusions can be more than just visual tricks ... by the YouTube channel Bright Side what you see first whether a dark-haired woman sitting down, or do you notice a face with a wide ...

Optical illusions have been fascinating to us, testing our eyes and observing ability. Optical illusions are these brain-twisting riddles that fool our minds and lead us to believe otherwise of ...

If you are a fan of optical illusions, we have a fresh challenge ... The image presents a serene winter landscape covered in white snow, with dark tree branches and scattered vegetation.

Optical illusions challenge our brains, revealing how we interpret visual information. They sharpen observational skills and may enhance cognitive abilities, especially in older adults.

A new computational model developed by Flinders University experts helps to explain how cells in the human retina make us "see" the dark central ... "Visual illusions provide valuable insights ...

Dark matter could also explain certain optical illusions that astronomers see in the deep universe. For example, pictures of galaxies that include strange rings and arcs of light could be ...

Optical illusions are fascinating visual phenomena that make our brains perceive something different from reality. Do you have the sharpest eyes? It’s time to test your observation skills with ...

Artificial intelligence programs can create optical illusions that other AIs are unable to recognise, creating a useful CAPTCHA test to differentiate humans from bots. A cat-and-mouse game has ...