Serious Readers Blog
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The story of the first English Dictionary
Monday 06 February 2023You may have heard that in 2022, the Oxford English Dictionary’s word of the year was “goblin mode” - a term used to describe unapologetically lazy behaviour, “in rejection of social norms”.
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The story of the first English Dictionary
6 Feb 2023 -
Laser-powered headlights – a brilliant solution to a dangerous problem
Friday 03 February 2023One of the first exciting lighting innovations of 2023 has arrived, with the opportunity to revolutionise automotive lighting.
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Laser-powered headlights – a brilliant solution to a dangerous problem
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Why a 3D model retina will change the way we explore AMD
Friday 03 February 2023Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in the western world (JRSM, 2006), and is notoriously difficult to treat due to the limited understanding of the retina.
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Why a 3D model retina will change the way we explore AMD
3 Feb 2023 -
The future of corneal treatment is here - and it’s made of pig skin
Thursday 01 September 2022The human cornea is an amazing evolutionary component of the eye, which not only protects the eye against infection, but also refocuses light to greatly strengthen our visual capabilities.
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The future of corneal treatment is here - and it’s made of pig skin
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Suggestions emerge that OCT scans may be able to diagnose Multiple Sclerosis
Thursday 01 September 2022OCT scans are once again proving to diagnose more than just eye conditions
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Suggestions emerge that OCT scans may be able to diagnose Multiple Sclerosis
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EU fails to close lighting liability loophole, but defends the right to repair
Monday 01 August 2022The latest of the European Union’s sustainable lighting initiatives have begun to take effect and impact the global lighting industry.
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EU fails to close lighting liability loophole, but defends the right to repair
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New cataract surgery could dramatically reduce waiting times
Friday 01 July 2022Cataract surgery is currently one of the most productive and successful surgeries available to people with an eye condition.
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New cataract surgery could dramatically reduce waiting times
1 Jul 2022 -
Could light be the solution to the world food crisis?
Friday 01 July 2022If the 21st Century has told us anything, it is that there is far more to light than meets the eye.
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Could light be the solution to the world food crisis?
1 Jul 2022 -
How does the colour white change as you age?
Tuesday 07 June 2022As we age, our body undergoes innumerable changes, and our eyes are no exception.
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How does the colour white change as you age?
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Tallow candles, Arc Lamps and LEDs - What do you know about the history of lighting?
7 Jun 2022 -
Share Your Story
Friday 06 May 2022Thank you for joining us for Local and Community History Month!
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Share Your Story
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How do lights make Vertical-Indoor Farms possible?
Friday 29 April 2022Indoor vertical farms are a remarkable development in agriculture, which make year-round farming within urban landscapes possible.
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How do lights make Vertical-Indoor Farms possible?
29 Apr 2022
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