Scientists Create ‘sixth sense’ Brain Implant to Detect Infrared Light

A brain implant which could allow humans to detect invisible infrared light has been developed by scientists in America.

Nick Collins
The Telegraph
February 19, 2013

Scientists have created a “sixth sense” by creating a brain implant through which infrared light can be detected.

Although the light could not be seen lab rats were able to detect it via electrodes in the part of the brain responsible for their sense of touch.

Similar devices have previously been used to make up for lost capabilities, for example giving paralysed patients the ability to move a cursor around the screen with their thoughts.

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This article was posted: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 9:50 am

Tags: science, technology

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