According to a new study from the Graziano Lab at Princeton University, US, there has been a sharp drop in the number of US college students who believe that some form of invisible beams are emitted form peoples’ eyes when they look at something (k.a. extramission). Their research suggests that the figure could now be […]
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Combining e-noses, e-tongues and e-eyes (study)
You might have come across a sensor device called an ‘Electronic Nose’ (also known as an e-nose). ‘Electronic Tongues’ (e-tongues) are also available. And of course there are various types of ‘Electronic Eyes’ (e-eyes). For a rare example of an academic paper which describes the application of all three at the same time, see: ‘Combination […]
Laser beams shooting out of cows’ eyes, in Scotland
“Laser beams shooting out of cows’ eyes could be a step toward better biometric security, less easily forged banknotes, and improved sensors, according to a team of Scottish scientists,” says a report in IEEE Spectrum. Technical details are sprinkled throughout the extent of a paper in the journal Nature Communications. The researchers are at the […]
Bungee cord-induced corneal lacerations correcting for myopic astigmatism
Although bungee jumping has been proved to be responsible for a wide range of medical problems (see previous article) it should not be assumed that use (or misuse) of bungee cords cannot ever have positive medical outcomes. A case is presented in the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery which describes a patient who had […]
