Some Mammals May Use Specialized Hairs to Detect Predators’ Heat
Some Mammals May Use Specialized Hairs to Detect Predators’ Heat
When observed under a microscope, guard hairs from mice resemble optical sensors used in thermal cameras to detect heat, according to a new study.
When observed under a microscope, guard hairs from mice resemble optical sensors used in thermal cameras to detect heat, according to a new study.
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Nanoparticles Let Mice See Near Infrared Light
Abby Olena, PhD | Feb 28, 2019 | 4 min read
Researchers injected the retinas of mice with nanoparticles that bound to photoreceptors and converted near-infrared light to green light that the animals could see.
Do Brighter Species’ Brains Emit Redder Light?
Alison F. Takemura | Oct 1, 2016 | 2 min read
Photon emissions in the brain are red-shifted in more-intelligent species, though scientists dispute what that means.
Fish Size, Vision Skills Explained
Kerry Grens | Nov 5, 2015 | 2 min read
Scientists describe molecular underpinnings of salmon size and of fishes’ ability to navigate murky environments in separate studies.
Seeing Red
Kerry Grens | Feb 1, 2015 | 4 min read
Scientists attempt to work out how humans are able to see in the infrared.
How Vampire Bats Find Veins
Jessica P. Johnson | Aug 4, 2011 | 3 min read
Heat-sensing protein channels in vampire bats allow the flying mammals to find the best place to sink their teeth into their prey.