Their delicate inner ear structures—called the utricle and saccule—are fine-tuned to detect specific sound signatures. These sensory organs are lined with microscopic hair cells that translate ...

Retinitis pigmentosa is a relatively rare genetic disorder (affecting 1 in 3,500 people), while age-related macular degeneration affects 7–8% of the population, and its incidence increases with age.

Designed for people experiencing macular degeneration—the leading cause of vision loss among people over the age of 60—the glasses mimic insect eyes, which use anywhere from dozens to ...