Reindeer eyes change color, putting Rudolph's red nose in the shade – new research podcast
In winter, light in the northern latitudes is dim and very blue compared to summer light. Reindeer eyes have evolved to be better suited at seeing in this unique environment.
Dec. 21, 2022 • ~3 min
Why do hammerhead sharks have hammer-shaped heads?
The first hammerhead shark was likely the result of a genetic deformity. A biologist explains how shark DNA reveals hammerheads’ history.
July 25, 2022 • ~7 min
New eye drops can help aging people see better – an optometrist explains how Vuity treats presbyopia
As people age, their eyes lose the ability to focus on close objects. A new eye drop treatment called Vuity can improve vision without the need for glasses, contacts or surgery.
May 5, 2022 • ~8 min
Nocturnal dinosaurs: Night vision and superb hearing in a small theropod suggest it was a moonlight predator
By looking at the eye bones and ear canals of extinct dinosaurs, researchers show that a small ancient predator likely hunted at night and had senses as good as a modern barn owl.
May 6, 2021 • ~9 min
Gene therapy injection in one eye surprises scientists by improving vision in both
Injecting a gene therapy vector into one eye of someone suffering from LHON, the most common cause of mitochondrial blindness, significantly improves vision in
Dec. 10, 2020 • ~7 min
Technique to regenerate the optic nerve offers hope for future glaucoma treatment
Scientists have used gene therapy to regenerate damaged nerve fibres in the eye, in a discovery that could aid the development of new treatments for glaucoma,
Nov. 5, 2020 • ~5 min
Increasing screen time during the coronavirus pandemic could be harmful to kids' eyesight
With online learning and social distancing, kids are spending more time staring at screens and less time outdoors. That can put them at higher risk of myopia and serious eye problems in the future.
May 21, 2020 • ~8 min
Increasing screen time during COVID-19 could be harmful to kids' eyesight
With online learning and social distancing, kids are spending more time staring at screens and less time outdoors. That can put them at higher risk of myopia and serious eye problems in the future.
May 21, 2020 • ~8 min
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