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Optical illusions have fascinated and perplexed us for centuries. These captivating images challenge our perception and reveal the fascinating ways our brains gather visual information. Optical ...

Kevin Parry created a simple, yet maddening optical illusion: he made it look like ... that it required nothing more than an iPhone and a mirror. Story by Ian Phillips and editing by Carl Mueller ...

Radiologists are particularly adept at spotting optical illusions, according to a new study that sheds light on how one could ...

The brain cannot fathom how an optical illusion can manifest in real life ... round magically appear squarish when viewed in the mirror. “How can an object be both square and circular?” ...

A moth found in northern Australia and South-East Asia has an astonishing camouflage trick: it creates an optical ... These produce mirror-like reflections that create the illusion of highlights ...

If you’ve ever dreamed of making yourself invisible, one awe-inspiring “mirror house” in Rhode Island could give you the chance to experience what it really means to disappear. The mind ...