Cell June 2025 PMID 40409271

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses.

Yuqian Ma, Yunuo Chen, Sheng Wang, Zi-Han Chen, Yuanwei Zhang, Ling Huang, Xinxin Zhang, Fei Yin, Yunxuan Wang, Mingzhu Yang, Zhanjun Li, Kai Huang, Xin Fang, Zishuo Li, Minghong Wang

Mentions

416
Peak: 61 in May 2025
across 7 sources since May 2025

Extended reach

7,074,465
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Total likes

3,040

Video views

34,415

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May 2025 – Aug 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Several posts indicate excitement about the revolutionary potential of the contact lenses, using phrases like 'game changer' and 'very neat'. However, one post sarcastically references a 'bullshit-o-meter,' demonstrating skepticism towards the claims. The mix of enthusiasm and doubt influences the overall sentiment, showcasing a landscape of curiosity and critical engagement.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The posts show mixed opinions about the publication, with some expressing skepticism and others showing excitement.

InterestHigh interest

There is a strong curiosity about the implications of the research, as many users highlight its potential uses.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some discussions explore the research details, others remain superficial, reflecting a blend of deeper inquiry and casual commentary.

ImpactModerate impact

The perceived impact is moderate, with some users acknowledging its revolutionary aspects, while others are more cautious.

Abstract in brief

  • Humans can't see infrared light because of how their photon-detecting opsins work, but being able to see it would be really beneficial.
  • Researchers created wearable near-infrared upconversion contact lenses (UCLs) that possess great optical qualities and are safe to use.
  • Mice and humans using these lenses were able to perceive and interpret near-infrared light, even distinguishing different colors, which could revolutionize how we see and interact with our environment.

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Ted Pavlic (he/him/his)
@tedpavlic.bsky.social · Bluesky

New contact lenses provide near-infrared color vision for humans (and mice). Future looks bright! And maybe eventually warm too...

May 29, 2025 · 32 likes · 12 shares View post →
Cell
@CellCellPress · X

In the latest issue! Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses https://t.co/mr0guSfapR

Jun 29, 2025 · 24 likes · 2 shares · 262,944 followers View post →
Kevin Mitchell
@wiringthebrain.bsky.social · Bluesky

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...

May 24, 2025 · 23 likes · 7 shares View post →
Newyork Fitness
@NewYorkPass · X

May 26, 2025 · 14 likes · 10 shares · 4,772 followers View post →
Elizabeth Greene
@GreeneElizabeth · X

@gunsnrosesgirl3 The paper is "Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses" in the journal "Cell". Personally, my bullshit-o-meter is pegged to the stops on this.

Jul 9, 2025 · 12 likes · 1 share · 828 followers View post →
physico
@physico_physio · X

赤外線を可視光に変えて見えるようにするコンタクトレンズの実験。着けてみたい。 赤外光は瞼を貫通するから、目を閉じると赤外線だけを見ることに。 Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses: Cell https://t.co/YMYI4Qso8q

May 22, 2025 · 10 likes · 1,269 followers View post →

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SciTech Era
@SciTechera · X

SOURCE:- https://t.co/cylw6stNSl

Aug 30, 2025 · 4 likes · 1,440 followers View post →
Grok
@grok · X

@DyirXT @RareMoneyNotes @gunsnrosesgirl3 The paper is titled "Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses," published in Cell on June 26, 2025. The full text is paywalled at https://t.co/kcjbFGejnT, but you can check for free preprints on bioRxiv, ResearchGate, or arXiv.

Aug 24, 2025 · 6,358,477 followers View post →
Opso Facto
@OpsoFacto · X

@MarioNawfal The IR contact lens research was done at the "University of Science and Engineering" and involved collaboration at U. Mass. Medical. Paper: DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2025.04.019

Aug 10, 2025 · 1,335 followers View post →
Nanoscéal
@NanoSceal · X

Infrared contact lenses to let you see in the dark – or with your eyes closed!! Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses: Cell https://t.co/rwc8bU9YGs

Jul 30, 2025 · 665 followers View post →
Shiv Shrivastava
@shivnull · X

https://t.co/m6X659qr1I

Jul 21, 2025 · 1,540 followers View post →
Elizabeth Greene
@GreeneElizabeth · X

@gunsnrosesgirl3 The paper is "Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses" in the journal "Cell". Personally, my bullshit-o-meter is pegged to the stops on this.

Jul 9, 2025 · 12 likes · 1 share · 828 followers View post →
AUX Bot
@aux_xyz_bot · X

Jul 9, 2025 · 42 followers View post →
Dawn
@DawnC1235 · X

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses - ScienceDirect https://t.co/TpM4bVzqiI

Jul 3, 2025 · 8,517 followers View post →
S.HIROMITSU
@S_HIROMI2 · X

近赤外光を吸収し,短波長の可視光を出力するナノ粒子をコンタクトレンズに組み込む事で,近赤外光を認識可能なコンタクトレンズを開発した研究. マウスの行動試験で性能を確認したのち,人間でも有効である事を確認している. https://t.co/MnxPbqwmxa

Jul 3, 2025 · 1 like · 44 followers View post →
Matteo Fabbri
@tetaneuron · X

RT @CellCellPress: In the latest issue! Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses https://…

Jun 29, 2025 · 2 shares · 2,447 followers View post →
Hulagu
@HulaguBioChem · X

RT @CellCellPress: In the latest issue! Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses https://…

Jun 29, 2025 · 2 shares · 1,232 followers View post →
Cell
@CellCellPress · X

In the latest issue! Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses https://t.co/mr0guSfapR

Jun 29, 2025 · 24 likes · 2 shares · 262,944 followers View post →
ぜのぱす(初代_凍結から快復)
@Xenopus007 · X

Jun 27, 2025 · 854 followers View post →
Seikkailija
@seikkailija.bsky.social · Bluesky

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses www.cell.com/cell/abstrac...

Jun 10, 2025 View post →
Kimmo
@SeikkailuKimmo · X

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses: Cell https://t.co/cPMWUoM5Th

Jun 10, 2025 · 1 like · 68 followers View post →
Miguel Ángel Sogorb
@MASogorb · X

Lentes de contacto de visión infrarroja y para ver en la oscuridad https://t.co/DkZN8InAu1 Más información: Near-Infrared Spatiotemporal Color Vision in Humans Enabled by Upconversion Contact Lenses https://t.co/ugSAQ8dodc

Jun 7, 2025 · 158 followers View post →
BlotterMonkey
@BlotterMonkey · X

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses: Cell https://t.co/gw3Ej0WZeM

Jun 5, 2025 · 2,122 followers View post →
Ibrahim إبراهيم
@IbrahimOnX · X

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses - ScienceDirect https://t.co/Pkcdkg9Fz1

Jun 4, 2025 · 37,657 followers View post →
shreya
@saravindakshan4 · X

RT @NewYorkPass:

Jun 2, 2025 · 10 shares · 2 followers View post →
Welcome to Future
@WelcomeFuture_0 · X

In a remarkable leap toward human vision, scientists in China have developed contact lenses that allow people to see infrared light wavelengths far beyond the normal human visual range. More: https://t.co/71x7PTVg4m #BREAKING #lenses #CONTACT_lenses #research #MondayMorning https://t.co/Y0Pq3Y7pQU

Jun 2, 2025 · 95 followers View post →
Pon|食と健康
@PonNutr · X

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses https://t.co/zVJ4q90aNY

Jun 2, 2025 · 2,612 followers View post →
عبدالله الكاف
@bdallh85850421 · X

تم إختراع عدسات لاصقة يمكنك الرؤية من خلالها بالأشعة تحت الحمراء ولو جفونك مغلقة

May 31, 2025 · 19 followers View post →
Ted Pavlic (he/him/his)
@tedpavlic.bsky.social · Bluesky

New contact lenses provide near-infrared color vision for humans (and mice). Future looks bright! And maybe eventually warm too...

May 29, 2025 · 32 likes · 12 shares View post →
Ted Pavlic (he/him/his)
@TedPavlic · X

New contact lenses provide near-infrared color vision for humans (and mice). Future looks bright! And maybe eventually warm too... Primary source title (in Cell): "Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses" https://t.co/idCCLzZUx5

May 29, 2025 · 2,677 followers View post →
Lifeboat Foundation
@LifeboatHQ · X

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses https://t.co/flyd6TJlEj

May 29, 2025 · 31,611 followers View post →
Timokleia Kousi
@TheVetFuturist · X

Infrared vision in a contact lens?

May 28, 2025 · 2 likes · 331 followers View post →
夢見るトトロ
@yumemirutotoro · X

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May 27, 2025 · 196 followers View post →
GreenDoc Gwen
@ecogwendoc · X

RT @NewYorkPass:

May 27, 2025 · 10 shares · 24 followers View post →
Taylor Smith
@tnshealth_ai · X

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May 26, 2025 · 10 shares · 8 followers View post →
JOHNSON V. JOHN
@JohnsonVJ17 · X

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May 26, 2025 · 10 shares · 375 followers View post →
Cem BAYKAL
@cem_baykal · X

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May 26, 2025 · 10 shares · 60,782 followers View post →
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@DHPSP · X

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May 26, 2025 · 10 shares · 6,749 followers View post →
International Natural Product Sciences Taskforce
@_INPST · X

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May 26, 2025 · 10 shares · 10,269 followers View post →
Science Communication
@ScienceCommuni2 · X

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May 26, 2025 · 10 shares · 2,873 followers View post →
Atanas G. Atanasov
@_atanas_ · X

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May 26, 2025 · 10 shares · 123,606 followers View post →
Newyork Fitness
@NewYorkPass · X

May 26, 2025 · 14 likes · 10 shares · 4,772 followers View post →
Life Science Journal Content
@lsn_jc · X

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses #science #publication #research #journal https://t.co/pnzdgkcUjo

May 26, 2025 · 265 followers View post →
Calì_Lab
@lab_cali · X

May 26, 2025 · 1 like · 2,110 followers View post →
Ordo Fraterna Fibonacci
@OrdoFibonacci · X

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses Cell Press https://t.co/kPRBZGCt6w

May 25, 2025 · 2,568 followers View post →
Ordo Fraterna Fibonacci
@ordofibonacci.bsky.social · Bluesky

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses Cell Press www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...

May 25, 2025 View post →
Root Flag
@rootflag · X

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses https://t.co/VAKe9ToiLp

May 25, 2025 · 99 followers View post →
Tango Down
@Tangocharliejui · X

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May 25, 2025 · 4 likes · 7,283 followers View post →
Altamiro Bottino
@BottinoAltamiro · X

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May 25, 2025 · 93 followers View post →
ErnKtd
@ErnKtd · X

https://t.co/5CRt861R27

May 25, 2025 · 7 followers View post →
食われグマ
@hinyanyawi · X

赤外線が見えるようになるコンタクトレンズとかスゲーなこれ こういうペーパーってScienceに載るイメージあるけど今回はCellなのな Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses: Cell https://t.co/B6mU7ZWHke

May 24, 2025 · 16 followers View post →
Tae Hoon Kim
@taehoonkim · X

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses https://t.co/MfRg1EI1nk

May 24, 2025 · 1 like · 784 followers View post →
Pepper Qi
@pepperqi.bsky.social · Bluesky

phys.org/news/2025-05... Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses 1/2 #science

May 24, 2025 · 1 share View post →
Pepper Qi
@pepperqi.bsky.social · Bluesky

www.cell.com/cell/fulltex... Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses 2/2 #science

May 24, 2025 View post →
雑な魚
@heavycheesecake · X

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses https://t.co/mmfe7lOJk0

May 24, 2025 · 1 like · 62 followers View post →
Fernando Conde
@fcondeg · X

Cyberpunk del bueno... Lentillas que permiten ver en el infrarrojo: https://t.co/WPXVUMkqXS

May 24, 2025 · 1 like · 919 followers View post →
Kevin Mitchell
@wiringthebrain.bsky.social · Bluesky

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...

May 24, 2025 · 23 likes · 7 shares View post →
Hans Monasso
@monasso · X

RT @cosmos4u: Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by #upconversion contact lenses: https://t.co/UXuYvqtdWa -> Infra…

May 24, 2025 · 4 shares · 3,313 followers View post →
Michelle Tan
@AILoverMT · X

RT @cosmos4u: Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by #upconversion contact lenses: https://t.co/UXuYvqtdWa -> Infra…

May 24, 2025 · 4 shares · 23 followers View post →
アザラシのサイエンス日記
@Seadog_Diary · X

元論文はこちら https://t.co/Wrxy4WCnGo

May 24, 2025 · 16 followers View post →
علي زكي
@alizaki_news · X

RT @cosmos4u: Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by #upconversion contact lenses: https://t.co/UXuYvqtdWa -> Infra…

May 23, 2025 · 4 shares · 22 followers View post →
sherman osborn
@nascar_oz · X

RT @cosmos4u: Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by #upconversion contact lenses: https://t.co/UXuYvqtdWa -> Infra…

May 23, 2025 · 4 shares · 5,202 followers View post →
Daniel Fischer @cosmos4u@scicomm.xyz
@cosmos4u · X

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by #upconversion contact lenses: https://t.co/UXuYvqtdWa -> Infrared contact lenses let you see in the dark: https://t.co/I1EZW5PMBG - mice and humans were able to detect infrared light, with limited resolution.

May 23, 2025 · 4 likes · 4 shares · 13,946 followers View post →
cosmos4u.bsky.social
@cosmos4u.bsky.social · Bluesky

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses: www.cell.com/cell/fulltex... -> Infrared contact lenses let you see in the dark: arstechnica.com/science/2025... - mice and humans were able to detect infrared light, with limited resolution.

May 23, 2025 View post →
Nanotechnology News
@TheNanotechNews · X

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses containing #Nanoparticles : Cell https://t.co/CCwIDW63xS

May 23, 2025 · 334 followers View post →
Andy_Weeble_Weaver
@AndrewW66619812 · X

The paper in "Cell" the "Nature" article is based upon, & links to: “Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses” 3/3 https://t.co/4EAVdFA1jv

May 23, 2025 · 4,317 followers View post →
Dr. Doom
@DrLeachman · X

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses: Cell https://t.co/Otl5cG2wxS

May 23, 2025 · 5,993 followers View post →
'ℳ' .。.:*・
@Quincampoix_jp · X

USTC Realizes Human Near-Infrared Color Vision via Contact Lens Technology https://t.co/to6wn2bgAZ Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses https://t.co/oKlxbffAq5 #中国科学技術大学 #中国科大 #中国科学技术大学 #USTC

May 23, 2025 · 1 like · 467 followers View post →
Un1v3rs0 Z3r0
@Un1v3rs0Z3r0 · X

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses https://t.co/o5S8CLflM8

May 23, 2025 · 510 followers View post →
Sporting Virologist
@pucksandviruses · X

You always wanted contact lenses to give you vision in the infrared light spectrum? https://t.co/lNPRWpVLs6 Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses: Cell

May 23, 2025 · 2,095 followers View post →
pucksandviruses.bsky.social
@pucksandviruses.bsky.social · Bluesky

You always wanted contact lenses to give you vision in the infrared light spectrum? www.cell.com/cell/fulltex... Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses: Cell

May 23, 2025 View post →
Kirk Jensen
@kirkbjensen · X

Can't wait for this research to be commercialized! Night-vision contact lenses! Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses: Cell https://t.co/dZhPd7WEs1

May 23, 2025 · 1 like · 116 followers View post →
MagnetizedPlasma
@MagnetReconnect · X

Near-Infrared Vision Enabled by Contact Lenses Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses https://t.co/2DylwWsXQ8 Upconversion nanoparticles doped optical lens: let’s see the near-infrared light https://t.co/z1gE2SnxGK https://t.co/I4yBs0chag https://t.co/r54lyYGOzD

May 22, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 883 followers View post →
physico
@physico_physio · X

赤外線を可視光に変えて見えるようにするコンタクトレンズの実験。着けてみたい。 赤外光は瞼を貫通するから、目を閉じると赤外線だけを見ることに。 Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses: Cell https://t.co/YMYI4Qso8q

May 22, 2025 · 10 likes · 1,269 followers View post →
The vOICe vision BCI
@seeingwithsound · X

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses https://t.co/gnFQZ6Q3gK "Humans and mice acquire wearable NIR spatiotemporal vision with UCLs"

May 22, 2025 · 3,733 followers View post →
The vOICe vision BCI
@seeingwithsound.bsky.social · Bluesky

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses www.cell.com/cell/fulltex... "Humans and mice acquire wearable NIR spatiotemporal vision with UCLs"

May 22, 2025 View post →
The vOICe vision BCI
@seeingwithsound.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · Bluesky

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(25)00454-4 "Humans and mice acquire wearable NIR spatiotemporal vision with UCLs"

May 22, 2025 View post →
ʞlaus
@Qubit00000 · X

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses: Cell https://t.co/z7HCSMSaQL

May 22, 2025 · 238 followers View post →
Lucia Ruggiero EALR
@luciaruggiero · X

RT @GlobalPHObserv: Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses: Cell https://t.co/Rok2LnfzB4

May 22, 2025 · 2 shares · 1,028 followers View post →
Equity & Health
@equitylist · X

RT @GlobalPHObserv: Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses: Cell https://t.co/Rok2LnfzB4

May 22, 2025 · 2 shares · 28,907 followers View post →
Mike Inouye
@mikeinouye.bsky.social · Bluesky

THIS is full on Sci Fi: Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...

May 22, 2025 · 8 likes · 1 share View post →
新しい天使
@neostenshi · X

【赤外線が見えるコンタクトレンズ】目を閉じていても暗闇でものが見える赤外線可視光変換コンタクトレンズを中国科学技術大学が開発しました。目を閉じていても見える

May 22, 2025 · 4,102 followers View post →
Alexis R. | METODOLOGICA_CL
@metodologica_cl · X

May 22, 2025 · 1 like · 3,805 followers View post →
Waggoner Lab
@LabWaggoner · X

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses @CellCellPress https://t.co/vPLY7OvI6W https://t.co/g6JR9TGOsf

May 22, 2025 · 2 likes · 11,301 followers View post →
Waggoner Lab
@labwaggoner.bsky.social · Bluesky

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses @cellcellpress.bsky.social www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...

May 22, 2025 View post →
Global Health Observ
@GlobalPHObserv · X

Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses: Cell https://t.co/Rok2LnfzB4

May 22, 2025 · 1 like · 2 shares · 6,538 followers View post →
David
@drdrowland.fediscience.org.ap.brid.gy · Bluesky

Very neat https://www.cell.com/cms/10.1016/j.cell.2025.04.019/asset/1d4dc2a8-b82c-4b7f-a3e8-d3f0fbcce76f/main.assets/fx1.jpg https://universeodon.com/@JenLucPiquant/114552143741250381

May 22, 2025 View post →
Cell - a Cell Press journal
@cp-cell.bsky.social · Bluesky

Now online! Near-infrared spatiotemporal color vision in humans enabled by upconversion contact lenses

May 22, 2025 · 3 likes · 3 shares View post →