Scientists develop contact lenses to expand human sight beyond visible light
The Guardian - 22-May-2025Lenses turn unseen infrared into visible colours, enabling ‘super-vision’ without power
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Lenses turn unseen infrared into visible colours, enabling ‘super-vision’ without power
It processes data swiftly, marking progress toward advanced humanoid robotics
Procedure can possibly replace their bulky goggles, as it is successful in mice trial
Would be intriguing to see flowers in UV light like some insects