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Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·May 23, 2025·5 min read

Infrared-Seeing Contact Lenses Turn Humans into Night Visionaries

Researchers 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.

The image shows a participant performing the research tast.

Featured Psychology

·October 31, 2013·6 min read

Seeing in the Dark: Most People Can See Their Body’s Movement in the Absence of Light

Using computerized eye trackers, researchers discover at least 50 percent of people can see the movement of their own hand in total darkness.

Featured Neuroscience

·October 20, 2012·3 min read

Researchers Clarify Process Controlling Night Vision

New 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.