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Scientists Claim Discovery of New Color 'Olo' Beyond Human Vision

Researchers at UC Berkeley claim they have discovered a new color, named olo, visible only through laser stimulation of the retina.

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A team at UC Berkeley has reported creating a new color, named olo, visible only through advanced laser techniques that stimulate the M cones in the human eye. Designed to push beyond natural human visual limitations, the color is described as an intensely saturated blue-green. However, experts question whether olo can truly be considered a novel color due to its blue-green base. Researchers hope their techniques will enhance understanding of color perception and may have future applications for vision disorders.

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The color 'olo' is created by using advanced laser techniques to stimulate the M cones in the human retina, which are sensitive to medium wavelengths of light, typically perceived as green. However, the article lacks specific scientific details about how the laser stimulation creates this new color perception.

The article describes 'olo' as an intensely saturated blue-green color but does not provide detailed comparisons to existing colors. The novelty of 'olo' is questioned since it is based on a blue-green spectrum familiar to human vision.

The discovery could enhance understanding of color perception and have potential applications for vision disorders, although these are speculative and require further research.

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