Twilight Fish Study Uncovers Unique Hybrid Eye Cells | Mirage News
02 Mar
Educational Resources

Twilight Fish Study Uncovers Unique Hybrid Eye Cells | Mirage News

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Researchers have identified a new type of visual cell in deep-sea fish larvae that challenges a century of knowledge about vertebrate visual systems. Dr Fabio Cortesi from The University of Queensland's School of the Environment said the finding could lead to new camera technology and medical treatments. "For more than 150 years, textbooks have taught that vision in most vertebrates is made of cones and rods – cones which work in bright light and rods for dark situations," Dr Cortesi said. "But our study of deep-sea fish larvae revealed a new cell type – a photoreceptor that optimises vision in gloomy or twilight conditions. "It combines the molecular machinery and genes of cones with the shape and form of rods. "This hybrid cell has the best bits of both the bright light and dark light systems...
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U.K. Researchers Conclude Most Viewers Can’t Discern 8K (or Even 4K) Resolution
05 Nov
Science & Technology

U.K. Researchers Conclude Most Viewers Can’t Discern 8K (or Even 4K) Resolution

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(Image credit: DirecTV for Business)Researchers in the U.K. have confirmed what many in the broadcast industry have known for years: most viewers have trouble detecting 8K—or even 4K—video resolution. According to the researchers at the University of Cambridge and Meta Reality Labs, the human eye has a resolution limit: in other words, there are only so many pixels the eye can see. Above this limit, a screen is giving our eyes more information than they can detect.To calculate the resolution limit, the researchers conducted a study that measured participants’ ability to detect specific features in color and greyscale images on a screen, whether looking at the images straight on or through their peripheral vision, and when the screen was close to them or further away. The precise resolution limit depends on a number of variables, including the...
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Nigerian researchers find pathway to next-generation battery technology
22 Jan
Science & Technology

Nigerian researchers find pathway to next-generation battery technology

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A team of Nigerian scientists has made a significant breakthrough in solving one of the most critical challenges in energy storage technology. Led by Salawu Akande, a computational scientist specialising in multi-scale modelling and energy materials, the research team has developed a sophisticated approach to improving lithium-ion battery performance. Other key contributors include Temitayo Ikuerowo, a PhD student in energy engineering, and Olusegun Tomomewo, an assistant professor of energy engineering. Their study, published in the Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics journal, employs advanced computational techniques to enhance the performance and durability of lithium-ion batteries. In a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES, Mr Akande explained that the collaborative work opens new pathways for developing next-generation energy storage solutions. He noted that these advancements are crucial for emerging technologies such as renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and advanced electronics. Major Findings The research focuses on...
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