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Our eyes can frequently play tricks on us, but scientists have discovered that some artificial intelligence can fall for the same illusions.

Our brain and eyes can play tricks on us—not least when it comes to the expanding hole illusion. A new computational model developed by Flinders University experts helps to explain how cells in the ...

Visual perception of motion and its accompanying illusions has long fascinated neuroscientists and psychologists alike. This research field examines how the brain compensates for inherent neural ...

Optical illusions have long fascinated internet users, often blurring the line between what the eyes see and what the brain interprets. These visual puzzles challenge perception, test focus, and spark ...

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Optical illusions that challenge you to find the hidden objects and numbers are brain games that can reveal if you possess excellent visual perception, concentration, and mental speed at noticing ...

The study of visual illusions in animals provides a compelling window into both the evolutionary continuity and diversity of perceptual processes. Research indicates that many species, from domestic ...

Visual illusions of motion are a major source of interest in the vision research community. Explaining how a still image can produce an illusory perception of motion is important for a more complete ...

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 ...