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Study finds butterfly flight patterns create optical illusions that confuse predators

Researchers report that the erratic, looping flight of butterflies produces visual effects that make it difficult for predators—and humans—to accurately track and predict their movement. The findings suggest this unpredictable motion is not random but may function as a defensive strategy against being caught mid-flight.

nature.com · 2026-09-30

New study questions claim Parthenon builders used optical-illusion tricks

Researchers re-examining the Parthenon's design suggest that curved foundations and tapered columns, long celebrated as deliberate optical corrections by ancient Greek architects, may not have been intentional illusions at all. The analysis argues these features could instead result from structural or practical building constraints rather than sophisticated visual engineering.

gizmodo.com · 2026-09-17