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Fact: People perceive only 30 gray nuances
Please forget the name 50 shades - Gray 'because people only see about 30 shades of gray.
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Detects strange material state in chicken eyes
For the first time, researchers have discovered a strange state of matter, called
Space science
Decode the mystery that makes Venus look bigger than Jupiter
Scientists finally solved the mystery of a visual illusion that was first discovered by Galileo 400 years ago.
Biology
Transplanting genes helps mice have eyesight like humans
By adding genes to the genetic code, the mice saw the world in full color like humans, instead of the familiar gray sight in their eyes.
Animal world
Worms perceive light 50 times better than humans
Can animals 'taste' be light? Through research, it has been found that worms' cells can detect light rays 50 times better than human eyes.
Medicine - Health
Developed the world's first artificial biological retina
Researchers have recently created the world's first artificial biological retina. This is considered a major step forward to avoid damage in retinal implant surgery in t…
Medicine - Health
Hope to restore eyesight
Zebrafish, often used in genetic studies, can open the way for regenerating damaged retina and returning light to the blind.
Medicine - Health
Can be blinded by implant techniques
US and British scientists restored vision to blind mice by implanting photoreceptors into their retina. This breakthrough technique could lead to new treatments for huma…