Serious Readers Blog
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Blue Light at night causes rise in sugar consumption in rats
Wednesday 24 July 2019New research has revealed that rats that are exposed to blue light at night develop a sweet tooth. The research was presented at an annual conference for the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behaviour that took place between 9 – 13 July this year. A tea
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Blue Light at night causes rise in sugar consumption in rats
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€4m project to improve sight-saving treatments
Wednesday 24 July 2019The Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) in collaboration with the University of Birmingham have launched a project to improve eye health treatments. The project has had €4 million invested into it from EU funds in order to improve treatment to disease
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€4m project to improve sight-saving treatments
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How lighting was used to debunk the Apollo 11 hoax theory
Friday 19 July 201950 years on from the Apollo 11 mission which saw Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin become the first-ever humans to set foot on the moon, we look at how lighting played a significant role in debunking the theory that the moon landing was faked.
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How lighting was used to debunk the Apollo 11 hoax theory
19 Jul 2019 -
15 Gift Ideas for the Elderly – Christmas Gift Guide 2019 - Presents for Older People
Monday 08 July 2019Wondering what to buy mum, dad, grandma, or grandad for Christmas this year? Perhaps they are struggling to read or perform a hobby they once loved, or they're just hard to buy for!
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15 Gift Ideas for the Elderly – Christmas Gift Guide 2019 - Presents for Older People
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New Lighting to be installed at French Open
Monday 01 July 2019The French Tennis Federation (FFT) president Bernard Guidicelli has revealed that lighting will be installed at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.
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New Lighting to be installed at French Open
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Millions of adults don't know the danger of UV rays
Wednesday 19 June 2019A recent survey has revealed that a huge proportion of the British public don’t know the negative impact UV rays can have on their health and in particular the damage it can cause to their eyes.
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Millions of adults don't know the danger of UV rays
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Youth risk eye problems from too much screen time
Tuesday 18 June 2019Doctors in Japan have warned that children are at risk of developing serious complications with their eyes due to spending too much time in front of screens and smartphones.
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Youth risk eye problems from too much screen time
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Sleeping with a light on could lead to obesity
Monday 17 June 2019A recent study has revealed that women who are exposed to artificial light at night (ALAN) are at risk of gaining weight and becoming obese.
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Sleeping with a light on could lead to obesity
17 Jun 2019 -
Founder of Big Issue unveils new magazine to combat illiteracy
Thursday 06 June 2019John Bird, the founder of the well known ‘Big Issue’ magazine is looking to help improve literacy rates through the launch of his new publication the ‘Chapter Catcher’.
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Founder of Big Issue unveils new magazine to combat illiteracy
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Are people who read happier?
Monday 03 June 2019A recent survey launched by Kindle has found that people who read weekly are reported to feel happier than those who read less frequently or who don’t read at all.
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Are people who read happier?
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LED Lighting Reduces Nutrients in Milk
Tuesday 28 May 2019LED lighting on supermarket shelves is reducing the nutritional value of mile and shortening its shelf life, says a new report from Newcastle University.
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LED Lighting Reduces Nutrients in Milk
28 May 2019 -
Stephen Fry - Serious Readers Series - 3 of 3
Monday 20 May 2019At this year’s Hay Festival, we will be sponsoring the event ‘Mythos’ by Stephen Fry which takes place on Sunday 26th May 2019 at 7pm on the Baillie Gifford Stage.
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Stephen Fry - Serious Readers Series - 3 of 3
20 May 2019
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