A Serious Blog
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Sleeping with a light on could lead to obesity
June 17, 2019A recent study has revealed that women who are exposed to artificial light at night (ALAN) are at risk of gaining weight and becoming obese.Read more… -
Founder of Big Issue unveils new magazine to combat illiteracy
June 06, 2019John 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’.Read more… -
Are people who read happier?
June 03, 2019A 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 at all.Read more… -
LED Lighting Reduces Nutrients in Milk
May 28, 2019LED lighting on supermarket shelves is reducing the nutritional value of mile and shortening its shelf life, says a new report from Newcastle University.Read more… -
Stephen Fry - Serious Readers Series - 3 of 3
May 20, 2019At 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 Gifford Stage.Read more… -
Ian McEwan - Serious Readers Series - 2 of 3
May 16, 2019At 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 place on Saturday 1st June 2019 at 4pm, on the Baillie Gifford Stage.Read more… -
Simon Schama - Serious Readers Series - 1 of 3
May 13, 2019At 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 Baillie Gifford Stage.Read more… -
21 Events You Won't Want to Miss at Hay Festival 2019
May 07, 2019One 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 June.Read more… -
12 literary festivals you need to attend this year
May 01, 2019A 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 new people who share your enthusiasm for literature. Out of the hundreds of literary festivals in the UK,Read more… -
Researchers claim statins may reduce risk of diabetic retinopathy
April 29, 2019A 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 damage which comes as a result of the disease.Read more…