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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Optical illusions, like the figure-ground type, challenge our perception. A new illusion reveals hidden shapes: an elephant or trees. Spotting the elephant suggests a grounded, resilient personality, ...

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.