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John Glenn's Spaceflight Was Filled With Unknowns

Posted by Irene Klotz 5 HOURS AGO | 0

Squashed eyeballs was one of the prime concerns for doctors during first U.S orbital spaceflights. Read more

Cuttlefish Use Human-Like Vision to Choose Camouflage

Posted Wed Feb 15, 2012 09:52 AM ET | 0

Cuttlefish can pick the perfect camouflage without seeing the whole picture much like people can understand simple sketches. Read more

Virtual Reality Contact Lenses Offer 3D Panorama

Posted Fri Feb 3, 2012 11:01 AM ET | 0

The eyewear connect to mobile devices and deliver panoramic, augmented-reality experiences. Read more

Jumping Spiders Use Blurry Vision to Pounce

Posted Thu Jan 26, 2012 04:38 PM ET | 0

The spiders possess a unique vision that allows them to quickly capture prey. Read more

Glow-in-the-Dark Mammal Discovered

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Jan 24, 2012 07:00 PM ET | 0

The fur of golden moles has multiple layers that act as reflectors similar to the "eye shine" of nocturnal mammals. Read more

Stems Cells Improve Vision in Two Blind Patients

Posted Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:01 AM ET | 0

Early-stage tests using embryonic stem cells have shown positive results. Read more

Human Gets Immersed In Remote Robot's Actions

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Wed Dec 28, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

These kinds of robots could represent us in faraway places, letting us interact with friends, family and coworkers as if we were there. Read more

Forget the Nose, 'Rudolph' Has Keen Eyes

Posted Fri Dec 23, 2011 02:00 AM ET | 0

Ultraviolet vision may explain how Santa's reindeer see so well in snowy landscapes. Read more

New Bio-Bulbs Could Help You Sleep

Posted by Eric Niiler Mon Dec 19, 2011 09:56 AM ET | 0

A LED bio-bulb would help late-night workers and long distance travelers keep their natural sleep habits intact. Read more

Terminator-Style Contact Lens Closer to Reality

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Mon Nov 21, 2011 07:00 PM ET | 0

A computerized lens could offer personal streaming as well as a sneaky way to capture information. Read more

Cold Fusion Experiment: Major Success or Big Hoax?

Posted Wed Nov 2, 2011 05:22 PM ET | 0

Theoretically, this type of power would provide radiation-free, cheap and virtually unlimited energy. Read more

Crime-Fighting Face Recognition Tech Stirs Controversy

Posted Fri Jul 29, 2011 10:42 AM ET | 0

A handheld device used to recognize possible criminals could also infringe on people's privacy. Read more

People from Polar Regions Have Bigger Brains

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Jul 26, 2011 07:00 PM ET | 0

They're not more intelligent, but the bigger brain (and eyeball) size permits better vision in areas with less sunlight. Read more

Volkswagen Shows Off Auto Pilot For Cars

Posted Mon Jun 27, 2011 09:01 AM ET | 0

The technology allows a car to drive semi-automatically at speeds of up to 80 mph on highways. Read more

Observing Our Nearest Star, Safely

Posted by Mark Thompson Fri May 27, 2011 03:34 AM ET | 0

Astronomer Mark Thompson is getting ready for summer, sharing some important solar astronomy advice. Read more

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