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Captured inside an exam room inside an ophthalmologist’s office during a patient examination, this photograph depicts an optometric instrument used by the eye care specialist when performing eye examinations. Known as a phoropter, this device contains an array of lenses that are used in combination when testing a patient’s eyesight.

Health Care May 8, 2022

New eye drops can help aging people see better – an optometrist explains how Vuity treats presbyopia

By Robert Bittner, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences When people get into their 40s and beyond, their close-up vision starts to worsen. For many people, cranking up the font size…

Science and Technology May 6, 2022

Nanoparticles are the future of medicine – researchers are experimenting with new ways to design tiny particle treatments for cancer

By Duxin Sun, University of Michigan [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When you hear the word “nanomedicine,” it might call to mind scenarios like those…

Education May 4, 2022

Kennesaw State to graduate more than 3,500 during spring commencement

Kennesaw State University is scheduled to graduate more than 3,500 students during its spring commencement ceremonies on May 11 and 12. The ceremonies will take place at the Convocation Center…

Science and Technology April 30, 2022

Blasting out Earth’s location with the hope of reaching aliens is a controversial idea – two teams of scientists are doing it anyway

By Chris Impey, University of Arizona [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If a person is lost in the wilderness, they have two options. They can…

closeup of a grey cat walking across floor

Environment April 10, 2022

To protect wildlife from free-roaming cats, a zone defense may be more effective than trying to get every feline off the street

By Daniel Herrera, George Mason University and Travis Gallo, George Mason University Should domestic cats be allowed to roam freely outdoors? It’s a contentious issue. Those who say yes assert…

Environment February 15, 2022

How poisonous mercury gets from coal-fired power plants into the fish you eat

By Gabriel Filippelli, IUPUI [this article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] People fishing along the banks of the White River as it winds through Indianapolis sometimes pass…

Cyclist on the Silver Comet Trail in article about Silver Comet Trail reopen

Science and Technology February 2, 2022

50-year-old muscles just can’t grow big like they used to – the biology of how muscles change with age

By Roger Fielding, Tufts University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] There is perhaps no better way to see the absolute pinnacle of human athletic abilities…

News Media January 24, 2022

Fact-checking may be important, but it won’t help Americans learn to disagree better

By Taylor Dotson, New Mexico Tech [This article first appeared in The Conversation, used with permission] Entering the new year, Americans are increasingly divided. They clash not only over differing…

A satellite image of the east coast showing storm clouds

Climate and Weather January 16, 2022

Ocean heat is at record levels, with major consequences

This interview with Kevin Trenberth, University of Auckland first appeared in The Conversation, used with permission. The world witnessed record-breaking climate and weather disasters in 2021, from destructive flash floods…

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Health & Wellness March 14, 2026