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Vision-improving nanoparticle eyedrops could end the need for glasses

Could the development of eyesight-improving eyedrops help eliminate the need for glasses?

Quite possibly, suggests new research coming out of Israel’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center and Bar-Ilan University.

A team of ophthalmologists at these institutes have invented and tested “nanodrops” which, combined with a laser process, reportedly results in improvements in both short- and long-sightedness.

The first of these steps involves an app on the patient’s smartphone or mobile device which measures their eye refraction.

The process of correction can be done at home without the need of a medical doctor.”.

As a result, patients would need to repeat the process every one to two months in order to maintain their superior eyesight.

We intend to finish in-vivo tests within one year and I hope that within two years the product may be available [on] the market. »

Susan Sarandon: Paul Newman gave me part of his salary

Authored by bbc.com

Hollywood actress Susan Sarandon has revealed that the late Paul Newman once gave her part of his salary.

It's believed to have happened when they starred together in the 1998 film Twilight, which also featured Gene Hackman.

Sarandon told BBC 5 live that she discovered that her two male co-stars were getting paid the same as each other - and more than her. »

The spread of true and false news online

Authored by science.sciencemag.org

We found that false news was more novel than true news, which suggests that people were more likely to share novel information.

We instead focus our attention on veracity and stories that have been veriﬁed as true or false.

Our analysis of all the verified true and false rumors that spread on Twitter confirms that false news spreads more pervasively than the truth online. »

Teachers union demands $10K raises, increased funding for education, state agencies

Authored by ktul.com

The state teachers union announced Wednesday that Oklahoma lawmakers have until April 1 to pass a budget with meaningful pay raises for teachers and increased funding for education.

The Oklahoma Education Association has laid out its demands for lawmakers to prevent a strike, and the list goes way beyond just teachers. »