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Tips to help myopia see clearly without glasses
Anyone who is nearsighted will understand how broken or miss the medicine glasses at home. However, if you unfortunately fall into this situation, do not be too worried…
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If you have the ability to see through, Superman will cause cancer for everyone around
Any girl would like to meet hero Superman once in her life. But you should rethink this because his supernatural eyes with X-ray vision can cause cancer to you.
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Are there restrictions for the eyes?
Think about whether you can distinguish 1 million colors, recognize a single photon, look as far as the nearby galaxy. That was great enough!
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Why are the eyes of animals glowing under the lights?
In the dark night, if you accidentally hold the flashlight and direct it into the eyes of a dog or a cat, you will be quite surprised when their eyes glow.
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Detects strange material state in chicken eyes
For the first time, researchers have discovered a strange state of matter, called
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The 700 million year evolution of eyesight
Previously, experts have always argued about the exact time when ancient species developed the first primitive ability to see light.
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How far can human eyes be?
The vision of the human eye can extend as far as the horizon. If the Earth is flat (not the present sphere), you can even feel the light hundreds of miles away and at ni…
Biology
Successful transplantation of retinal cells from iPS in monkeys
The team of the Japan Center for Reproductive Research successfully implanted retinal cells made up of iPS cells in monkeys.
Biology
Successful reconstruction of retinal cells
US scientists have just recreated mammalian retinal cells. Tests on mice can open new avenues for treating human eye diseases.
Biology
Perfect vision but blind
Mammals have two types of light-sensitive organs in the retina. They are cone and rod cells, all needed to receive the image of the surrounding environment. However, res…
Biology
Strange camouflage style of dragonflies
Species often disguise themselves in motionless state: chameleon change color to blend into the surrounding environment, spots help keep hidden in bushes. However, accor…
Animal world
Evolution of night vision in primates
In a growing fetus, cell development follows a very strict cycle.
Animal world
Why are animal eyes shining under the lights
The eyes also reflect light, as every photographer knows ... but just not very good. In some photos our eyes also turn red. But it is not a reflector. This is due to the…
Scientific application
Artificial retina: New hope for blind patients
For the first time in the world, a device capable of bringing light to blind people has been licensed for circulation throughout Europe.