Spectacular Invention: Scientists Give People Super Eyes with Groundbreaking Lens

Chinese researchers have created contact lenses that enable users to see infrared light, offering potential applications in night vision and emergency services.

A team of Chinese scientists has developed a lens that allows people to see light that is normally invisible to the human eye—even with their eyes closed. The breakthrough involves the use of upconverting nanoparticles embedded in contact lenses, which convert infrared light into visible light. This technology could revolutionize night vision and aid in various professional fields such as firefighting and navigation in low-light conditions.

Sara Johansson

Sara Johansson is an award-winning Swedish journalist renowned for immersive long-form storytelling about climate change and cultural heritage. She teaches narrative journalism at Lund University.

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