Super Mario is the subject of an optical illusion that's been baffling the internet for years now. Shared on Reddit, the image is of Mario running *on* a staircase, but the question is: is he running ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Nataliia Nesterenko via Getty Images A truly mind-bending optical illusion is attracting ...

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 ...

How optical illusions work has been long-debated among scientists and philosophers, who wonder whether these illusions stem from neural processing in the eye or involve higher-level cognitive ...

While they're both awe-inspiring in their own right, when the worlds of optical illusions and art combine, often some truly mesmerising creations are made. The latest example is the exquisite work of ...

Think you see the world clearly? Think again. Optical illusions aren’t just tricks for your eyes; they are cognitive distortions that make reality appear in a way that is not true. We’ve gathered 19 ...

It seriously tricks your brain. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A brand new optical illusion tricks the majority of people into ...

Martin Doherty received funding from the British Academy/Leverhulme Trust who partially supported this work. He continues to receive funding from the Leverhulme Trust. Radoslaw Wincza does not work ...