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Tag: vision
The oceans are getting so hot it’s harming octopus vision
The oceans are becoming one big soup.
Tiny worm that evolved enormous eyes can see UV light
These huge eyes weigh 20 times more than the rest of the worm's body.
Revolutionary camera sees the world through the eyes of animals — from bees to birds
New technology is revealing the world as animals see it.
Scientists grow human retinas in the lab and what they found changes our understanding of color vision
New research finds a simple vitamin A derivative is the key to our extraordinary color perception.
New app from Microsoft narrates the world for blind and low vision people
It was already available on iOS and it’s now also on Android.
Eating colorful fruits and veggies could help you see better — at least if you’re an athlete
Study looks into the benefits of certain plant compounds.
Are dogs color blind? Not exactly
Dog color vision is rather dull but certainly not all black and white. That's an urban myth.
Why you look ugly in photos – and some ways to solve it
You probably aren't really ugly. Instead, camera distortion and perspective are to blame for your unflattering portrait.
The powerhouse of the cell is also a powerhouse in vision
Structures providing energy to cells have a crucial role in vision.
How blindness alters the way we process sound
When one sense fails, the others take over.
Owls perceive moving objects like we do, suggesting bird and human vision are quite similar
The findings suggest that this ability evolved before the human neocortex appeared.
There are huge differences in how animals see the world — we’re among the crisp-eyed
Enjoy the world in HD.
Doctors restore patient’s sight with stem cells, offering new hope for cure to blindness
Researchers safely and effectively implanted a specially engineered patch of retinal pigment epithelium cells derived from stem cells to treat people ...
A more limited range of color vision might help predators see through camouflage, research finds
They spy with their little eye...something tasty!
New App Shows How Dogs See the World
It's common knowledge that dogs don't see the world the same way we do, but there are a lot of ...
NASA to conduct unprecedented twin experiment: one twin will spend a year circling the Earth, while the other stays grounded
It's something that puzzled me for years now: consider a pair of identical twins; say, one gets a job as an ...
Exercising helps preserve vision for the elderly
Physical workouts, be it simple home fitness, represent a golden standard for living a healthy life. Researchers at Emory University ...
How cats see the world (with pictures)
An art project offers a glimpse into how felines might see the world.
