Serious Readers Blog
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Glaucoma linked to increased car accident risk
Thursday 19 September 2019Elderly people with moderate glaucoma are more likely to be involved in car accidents according to a recent study.
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Glaucoma linked to increased car accident risk
19 Sep 2019 -
Revolutionary new cataract treatment concept
Thursday 19 September 2019A French start-up company is using robots to create a revolutionary new concept to treat cataracts quickly.
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Revolutionary new cataract treatment concept
19 Sep 2019 -
Artificial intelligence can now sense people through walls
Tuesday 17 September 2019X-ray vision is an ability that would make life so much easier, but it has always been a dream and never a reality.
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Artificial intelligence can now sense people through walls
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Swimming robot uses light for power and steering
Monday 16 September 2019Scientists have explained how a new swimming robot has been designed to run off nothing but a constant stream of light energy.
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Swimming robot uses light for power and steering
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New spray-on ink uses light to change colour
Sunday 15 September 2019Imagine if your new trainers could change colour like a chameleon. Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) have made it possible.
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New spray-on ink uses light to change colour
15 Sep 2019 -
Groundbreaking new stem-cell treatment recovers sight for acid attack victim
Saturday 14 September 2019An acid attack victim has become the first UK citizen to undergo a new treatment to restore his vision.
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Groundbreaking new stem-cell treatment recovers sight for acid attack victim
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Northern lights could brighten up your Friday the 13th
Friday 13 September 2019Friday the 13th doesn’t have to be scary! September is an excellent time of year to see the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights.
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Northern lights could brighten up your Friday the 13th
13 Sep 2019 -
A Look ahead to Roald Dahl Day 2019 with the Roald Dahl Museum
Thursday 12 September 2019As Roald Dahl day draws closer, we look at ways to celebrate the beloved author’s work and life.
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A Look ahead to Roald Dahl Day 2019 with the Roald Dahl Museum
12 Sep 2019 -
Chips can cause blindness
Wednesday 11 September 2019A poor diet consumption has left a teenager from Bristol with blind spots in the centre of his vision.
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Chips can cause blindness
11 Sep 2019 -
Even bats must wait to cross the road
Monday 09 September 2019Imagine waiting to cross the road, even though you have wings. Well this is the case for bats in Worcestershire.
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Even bats must wait to cross the road
9 Sep 2019 -
International day of charity: Five charities helping to save sight
Thursday 05 September 2019In order to celebrate International day of charity we take a look at some of the amazing charities that are helping to change the World for people with sight conditions.
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International day of charity: Five charities helping to save sight
5 Sep 2019 -
Help is calling you, pick up the phone
Monday 02 September 2019An app called ‘Be my eyes’ created a way for people who are blind or suffer from low-vision to complete everyday tasks that they wouldn’t be able to on their own.
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Help is calling you, pick up the phone
2 Sep 2019
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