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Scientists at the University of Science and Technology of China have developed a contact lens that allows wearers to perceive near-infrared spectrum light

www.nature.com /articles/d41586-025-01630-x

The researchers estimate that the lenses cost around US$200 per pair to make.

Researchers have made the first contact lenses to convey infrared vision — and the devices work even when people have their eyes closed.

Soon, it will not even be an exaggeration to say that China is beating the US with their eyes closed

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