Serious Readers Blog
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Illuminating Traditions: The Role of Light in Global Festivals and Cultural Celebrations
Thursday 16 May 2024Celebrated on the 16th May, the International Day of Light marks the anniversary of the first successful operation of the laser in 1960 by physicist and engineer Theodore Maiman.
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Illuminating Traditions: The Role of Light in Global Festivals and Cultural Celebrations
16 May 2024 -
The cinematic use of light in Star Wars
Tuesday 14 May 2024Let's embark on a journey through the evolution of one of the most iconic implements of the "Star Wars" saga: the lightsaber.
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The cinematic use of light in Star Wars
14 May 2024 -
How the correct garden lighting can affect wildlife
Friday 10 May 2024In the soft glow of a garden light, the beauty of a night-time garden is something quite magical.
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How the correct garden lighting can affect wildlife
10 May 2024 -
Top 9 screen-free activities for Screen-Free Week
Tuesday 07 May 2024Screen-Free Week is an annual initiative that invites people of all ages to take a break from digital screens and engage with the world directly.
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Top 9 screen-free activities for Screen-Free Week
7 May 2024 -
Illuminating the world: How Michael Palin’s travels light up our understanding
Friday 03 May 2024Today as we celebrate Michael Palin’s birthday, we take a look back at his career, as well as his upcoming projects, and the light these works have shone on the world.
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Illuminating the world: How Michael Palin’s travels light up our understanding
3 May 2024 -
World Book and Copyright Day
Thursday 18 April 2024Every year on April 23rd, a celebration unfolds across the globe: World Book and Copyright Day.
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World Book and Copyright Day
18 Apr 2024 -
Spring forward: Your guide to the 2024 British Summer Time shift
Monday 25 March 2024As we gear up to spring forward in 2024, it's fascinating how the clock change can throw our inner timekeeping – our circadian rhythms – for a loop.
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Spring forward: Your guide to the 2024 British Summer Time shift
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A spark of genius - the history of the light bulb
Friday 09 February 2024The light bulb occupies a significant place in the history of human innovation.
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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
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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
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