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`The Shady Truth About Sunglasses: How Safe Are Your Eyes?

Companies are great at selling us things that we don’t really need; but when you’re out shopping for sunglasses then picking the right ones is crucial. Do you skimp and go for cheap ones? Picking shades with proper UV protection is an absolute must. Wearing poor quality sunglasses could be doing you much more harm … Continue reading

That’s How Big? Dr Stu Rediscovers the Classic Film: ‘Powers of Ten’

Oh no, not another boring science video! That was my first thought when, at 12 years of age, the science teacher wheeled out the TV trolley. Videos seemed such a cheap excuse for teaching… But by the time the ten minute short ‘Powers of Ten‘ had finished, there was an unusual calm in the classroom. … Continue reading

Are Robots watching You? Experts Give an Urgent Warning about Spy Robots!

I can imagine what you’re thinking: In a fight between humans and robots, we would win hands-down - we can just pull their plug out! But robots have come a long way in recent years. Bill Gates recently said that we are standing at the dawn of a new era in robotics, likening this present … Continue reading

Is Love Enough? Science Shows 6 Ways Kate and Wills can have a lasting Royal Marriage!

Are you getting excited about the Royal Wedding yet? (Even if you’re not, Brits have an extra day off work to look forward to!) In a world with frighteningly high divorce rates, and facing a life in the limelight, is there really any hope that the royal marriage can survive a lifetime? Well here are some … Continue reading

4 Fascinating Facts on Why You Are Easily Distracted (and not likely to read all of this)

Go on and admit it, you have a terrible attention span. But it’s not all your fault. This is the internet after all and everyone knows that the ‘information superhighway’ is a candy store of virtual distractions - endless images, buttons and flashing graphics all competing for your attention. Right now, there’s probably four or … Continue reading

Eating through your Ears: Listening to Music makes Food taste better!

Do you listen to music when you eat, or Does the sound of chewing and chomping irritate you? Listening to music can be great for unwinding - especially after a long day. I wonder if department stores and hotel elevators would be much more stressful if it weren’t for the piped music! But what about … Continue reading

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