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prashantakerkar prashantakerkar
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6 months ago Edited: 6 months ago, prashantakerkar
Why Humans cannot see in the infrared spectrum?

Some snakes, such as pit vipers, are known to have the ability to detect infrared radiation. They possess specialized sensory organs called pit organs located near their eyes, allowing them to detect heat and infrared radiation emitted by warm-blooded prey or other objects in their environment. This ability helps them hunt in darkness or detect prey even if camouflaged.

Certain insects, like some beetles and moths, can also perceive infrared radiation.

Is it possible with surgeries for achieving the above?

Is this a Science fiction novel or achievable in medical science?

Prashant S Akerkar
Post Merge: 6 months ago

Thanks.

I mean Brain surgeries.

Thanks & Regards,
Prashant S Akerkar
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Anonymous
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6 months ago
We can see in the spectrum for a variety of reasons, including limitations due to our eye anatomy, photoreceptor sensitivity, and evolutionary adaptation. The human eye is specifically adapted to detect visible light. It consists of structures like the cornea, lens, and retina that are sensitive to the wavelengths of light within the visible spectrum. Infrared light does not activate the photoreceptor cells in the human retina responsible for vision. Furthermore, the two main types of photoreceptor cells in the human retina are rods and cones. Cones are responsible for color vision and are sensitive to different wavelengths within the visible spectrum. They are not sensitive to infrared wavelengths. Rods, which are responsible for low-light vision, are also not sensitive to infrared light. Finally, human vision has evolved to be most sensitive to the wavelengths of light that provide the most useful information for our survival and well-being. Visible light allows us to perceive the colors of objects, detect changes in our environment, and recognize important visual cues, like the redness of ripe fruit or the blueness of clear skies.
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6 months ago Edited: 6 months ago, prashantakerkar
Thanks.

Can this be achieved by Brain surgery?

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Prashant S Akerkar
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Anonymous
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6 months ago
Maybe? 🤔🤔

But why go to that extreme? While we can't naturally see in the infrared part of the spectrum, technological advancements have allowed us to develop infrared imaging devices and cameras that can capture and display infrared images (for example, night vision goggles, thermal imaging, medical imaging, etc.) they all allow us to visualize the heat emitted by objects and organisms and detect differences in temperature.
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6 months ago
Thanks.

Can this be achieved by Brain and Eyes surgery?

Neurology + Opthalmology Surgeons collaboration.

Thanks & Regards,
Prashant S Akerkar
Prashant S Akerkar
Anonymous
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6 months ago
Unless you're okay with turning into a cyborg, then no it is not possible.
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