Scientists Discover New Color Olo

university of california, berkeley - A team of American scientists claim to have discovered a new color, olo, only visible through retinal laser manipulation.

New Color Discovered: Olo

A team of American scientists has reportedly discovered a new color that has never been seen before, named olo. This color, described as a blue-green hue, can only be perceived through retinal laser manipulation.

How Humans Perceive Colors

• Colors are perceived when light stimulates color-sensitive cells, cones, in the retina.
• There are three types of cones sensitive to different light wavelengths: long (L), medium (M), and short (S).

Research Method

The researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, used laser pulses to stimulate individual cells in the retina, surpassing natural color boundaries and enabling the perception of this new color, olo.

Challenges and Future Implications

• The color olo is impossible to convey via traditional means like articles or screens.
• Published in Science Advances, the study highlights the limitations of current technology in replicating the experience of olo beyond the experiment.