FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·May 23, 2025·5 min readInfrared-Seeing Contact Lenses Turn Humans into Night VisionariesResearchers have developed contact lenses that enable humans and mice to see near-infrared light by converting it into visible wavelengths. These lenses use specialized nanoparticles embedded in standard soft contact material, allowing users to perceive flickering infrared signals without needing external power.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 31, 2013·6 min readSeeing in the Dark: Most People Can See Their Body’s Movement in the Absence of LightUsing computerized eye trackers, researchers discover at least 50 percent of people can see the movement of their own hand in total darkness.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 20, 2012·3 min readResearchers Clarify Process Controlling Night VisionNew research reveals the key chemical process that corrects for potential visual errors in low-light conditions. Understanding this fundamental step could lead to new treatments for visual deficits, or might one day boost normal night vision to new levels.Read More
