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A spark of genius - the history of the light bulb
9 Feb 2024 -
A worded world: Celebrating the Oxford English Dictionary's legacy
Thursday 01 February 2024Imagine a world without the Oxford English Dictionary (OED). It's 2024, and we're celebrating not just a book, but a cultural treasure that has shaped the way we interact with the English language.
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A worded world: Celebrating the Oxford English Dictionary's legacy
1 Feb 2024 -
High street cataract and glaucoma tests to reduce NHS waiting lists?
Tuesday 30 January 2024Labour's recent proposition, voiced by shadow health minister Karin Smyth at the Institute for Government (IFG), suggests a shift in handling certain eye conditions to high-street opticians.
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High street cataract and glaucoma tests to reduce NHS waiting lists?
30 Jan 2024 -
Eye health resolutions for 2024: your comprehensive guide to preserving and enhancing eyesight
Wednesday 03 January 2024With the arrival of 2024, it's the perfect time to set resolutions for better eye health and care. Our eyes, vital for how we experience the world, deserve our utmost attention.
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Eye health resolutions for 2024: your comprehensive guide to preserving and enhancing eyesight
3 Jan 2024 -
The ultimate guide to the clock change – get prepared for the biannual time shift
Wednesday 25 October 2023The clock change has a history as complex as the feelings it evokes. Originating in the early 20th century
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The ultimate guide to the clock change – get prepared for the biannual time shift
25 Oct 2023 -
Beyond timekeeping: How daylight saving time affects your well-being
Tuesday 10 October 2023Thanks to the twice-yearly switch between BST and GMT, we find ourselves thrown from our usual sleeping pattern and forced to live life an hour out of step.
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Beyond timekeeping: How daylight saving time affects your well-being
10 Oct 2023 -
Eyestrain? Try these 6 eye yoga exercises
Wednesday 27 September 2023When we focus closely on small print or fine detail for an extended period of time, or stare at a screen of one type or another all day, our eyes start to feel the strain.
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Eyestrain? Try these 6 eye yoga exercises
27 Sep 2023 -
Why one protein might change treatment for Wet-AMD forever
Wednesday 20 September 2023Some new research from John Hopkins Medicine suggests that the presence of a specific protein may reveal whether a patient suffering from the wet form of age-related macular degeneration, may be safely weaned off treatment.
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Why one protein might change treatment for Wet-AMD forever
20 Sep 2023 -
Defending against Eyestrain
Wednesday 16 August 2023Eyestrain is the soreness we experience in the region just above or around our eyes.
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Defending against Eyestrain
16 Aug 2023 -
How lighting flipped the switch for Bobby Fischer
Wednesday 19 July 2023Let’s take a trip down memory lane. It’s 1972, and after a string of remarkable victories against Taimanov, Larsen and Petrosian, Bobby Fischer earned the right to compete for the World Championship
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How lighting flipped the switch for Bobby Fischer
19 Jul 2023 -
The history of lighting at Wimbledon: A tale of illumination, innovation, and tradition
Wednesday 28 June 2023The atmosphere surrounding Wimbledon is a blend of tradition, sporting excellence, and awe-inspiring spectacle, all nestled in the heart of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
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The history of lighting at Wimbledon: A tale of illumination, innovation, and tradition
28 Jun 2023 -
Five essential summer eye care tips: How to take care of your eyes this summer
Tuesday 27 June 2023Summer is synonymous with sunny days, and time spent in the garden, but it's also a time when our eyes need extra protection.
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Five essential summer eye care tips: How to take care of your eyes this summer
27 Jun 2023
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