What we know about light, sight and reading.
Notes from forty years of making lights, and from the research we follow.
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How lighting was used to debunk the Apollo 11 hoax theory
50 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...
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15 Gift Ideas for the Elderly – Christmas Gift Guide 2019 - Presents for Older People
Wondering 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...
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New Lighting to be installed at French Open
The 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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Millions of adults don't know the danger of UV rays
A 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...
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Youth risk eye problems from too much screen time
Doctors 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...
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Sleeping with a light on could lead to obesity
A 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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Founder of Big Issue unveils new magazine to combat illiteracy
John 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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Are people who read happier?
A 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...
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LED Lighting Reduces Nutrients in Milk
LED 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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Stephen Fry - Serious Readers Series - 3 of 3
At 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...
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Ian McEwan - Serious Readers Series - 2 of 3
At this year’s Hay Festival, we will be sponsoring the event ‘Fictions: Machines like me’ by Ian McEwan who will be talking to Marcus du Sautoy. This takes...
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Simon Schama - Serious Readers Series - 1 of 3
At this year’s Hay Festival, we will be sponsoring the event ‘Rembrandt’s eyes’ by Simon Schama which takes place on Saturday 25th May 2019 at 1pm on the...
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21 Events You Won't Want to Miss at Hay Festival 2019
One of the biggest festivals in the literature calendar is fast approaching with the Hay Festival taking place in just under 3 weeks on 23rd May until 2nd...
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12 literary festivals you need to attend this year
A literary festival is the best place to be this year if you have a passion for literature. Find new books, listen to your favourite authors and meet...
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Researchers claim statins may reduce risk of diabetic retinopathy
A Taiwanese research project has shown that diabetes sufferers who take statins to reduce blood pressure might also inadvertently be reducing their risk of vision loss through retinal...
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Artificial Intelligence used to identify existing drugs that could treat AMD
An artificial intelligence company and a collaboration between four UK-based sight loss charities has found that a number of existing drugs could possibly reduce sight loss from age-related...
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New research claims Monet manipulated light and colour
French impressionist Claude Monet's paintings are world renowned for their dreamy depictions of nature.
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Light therapy could lower risk of vision problems in premature babies
Researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Centre have found that light therapy could be used to lower the risk of vision problems in premature infants whose eyes are...
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Lab test shows how light can help stop cancer growth
In a series of pre-clinical laboratory tests, scientists have proven the effectiveness of the “light method” in oncotherapy.
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Cataracts and colourful fruit
Researchers from the University of South Australia have conducted a recent study which suggests that a diet consisting of colourful fruits and vegetables could substantially delay the onset...
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NHS authorities rationing cataract operations
Research by the Medical Technology Group (MTG) has suggested that more than half of all English NHS authorities are restricting patients access to cataract surgery, withholding access to...
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Shining (blue) light on “superbugs”
Antibiotic resistance is growing globally as strains of bacteria are developing greater levels of resistance.
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Three new gene targets for AMD identified
Using cells from 44 human eye donors, an international team of research scientists has identified three genes not previously known to be associated with Age Related Macular Degeneration...
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Hay Festival 2019 Programme Announced
After much anticipation, the programme for the 32nd Hay Festival has been announced. Packed tantalisingly full of events to delight even the most hardened literary enthusiast, the programme...
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Daylight saving time scrapped after EU Parliament vote?
MEPs have today voted in favour of ending the legal requirement of twice-yearly clock changes in spring and autumn. From April 2021, the governments of individual member states...
