The peripheral drift illusion causes us to perceive motion in a still image. A new study shows that the mechanism of this illusion relies on changes in pupil size.

We’re hopeful the next phase of tweaks to the downtown pilot project will address some of the problems driving the ...

Fibre optics and optical communications is the use of thin strands of glass for sending information encoded into light over long distances. Total internal reflection prevents light inserted into ...

The study, published last week by Aston University researchers in the journal i-Perception, recreated one of the few solid ...

A reanalysis of a 1919 study suggests that a separate illusion, the "horizon effect," played a bigger role in warping visual ...

A new analysis of 105-year-old data on the effectiveness of "dazzle" camouflage on battleships in World War I by Aston University researchers Professor Tim Meese and Dr. Samantha Strong has found ...

Your time’s up! Spotted the pigs without hats yet? Or are you in need of some hints? For hints, all we can say is maybe try taking another good look! For this one, we can hardly give you any hint, or ...

Only those with a sharp eye and a strong focus can spot it within seconds. This optical illusion is a classic example of a visual puzzle that exploits the brain’s tendency to seek patterns. Our eyes ...

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 ...

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Optical illusions continue to capture public interest because they highlight the fascinating way the brain interprets images. These puzzles play with light, shadow, patterns, and depth perception ...