But of course, this is an optical illusion so that couldn’t actually be the case. The white circles are actually all moving in a straight lines, the timing just happens to create the illusion ...

Because our brain reads a change in light as motion, it looks as though the lines are moving. In reality, they are entirely static. A similar trick is used to create the illusion of depth.

When the new book Champions of Illusion: The Science Behind Mind-Boggling Images and Mystifying Brain Puzzles arrived at the Mental Floss offices, we couldn't flip through it—and flip our brains ...

In this black and white sketch, we see a leopard comfortably perched upon a tree enjoying his afternoon siesta. Oblivious to him, a fish is just around the corner (just a figure, rather than actual ...

We love an optical illusion here at Creative Bloq, especially when we get to peek behind the curtain to see how they're made. Artist Craig Neil has been doing just that, sharing his mind-bending ...

The Museum of Illusions in Cleveland challenges visitors' perceptions with gravity-defying exhibits and aims to integrate STEM into learning experiences.

A viral optical illusion featuring a horse reveals insights into your personality based on perceived movement. Seeing the horse move away suggests a hopeful, future-oriented mindset, while ...