14 2 / 2012
Electronic implant restores sight to the blind.
German company Retina Implant have developed and tested a device which could restore sight to at least 200,000 people in the US alone. The 9 square millimeter electronic chip is implanted directly beneath the retina, and is powered inductively by transmitter coils inserted under the skin.
When light coming into the eye hits the electrodes, the chip converts the light into electricity, which then stimulates nerves in the retina. The stimulation is then perceived by the brain as sight. This differs from other implant technologies, which rely on cameras to capture and interpret the images.
The treatment underwent first round human clinical trials between 2005-2010, with 60 people having already started the second round in Germany.
While the implant was developed specifically to treat retinitis pigmentosa, here’s hoping in the future the system could be modified to treat a wider range of eye problems.
(Source: forbes.com, via 8bitfuture)
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10 2 / 2012
A male Six-plumed Bird-of-Paradise tidies up his display area and tries to attract a female.
(via mothernaturenetwork)
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08 2 / 2012
Finally something.
Meet Corky
This wireless mouse is made from recycled cork and plastic and doesn’t require a single battery — it’s powered by the motion of your hand!
(Source: mothernaturenetwork)
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02 2 / 2012
18 foods that fight common ailments
Try healthy eats that help fight diabetes, heart disease, migraines and more.
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