Phosphene
A phosphene is a visual sensation of light or color that appears without external light source, often triggered by mechanical pressure on the eye or electrical stimulation of the visual cortex. This phenomenon offers intriguing insights into how our brain processes vision, from everyday eye-rubbing experiences to advanced applications in neurology and virtual reality simulations.
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Phosphenes can be induced by cosmic rays in space, causing astronauts to see flashes of light even with their eyes closed; during Apollo missions, some reported up to 50 such events per hour. This discovery has advanced our understanding of radiation's effects on the human visual system, leading to better protection designs for space travel.
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