Blue light from digital devices and the sun transforms vital molecules in the eye's retina into cell killers, according to optical chemistry research at The University of Toledo.
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Olo (color)
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Effects of carbon monoxid upon the eye
This paper gives a general survey of the subject and includes a graphic description of the subjective and general nutritional effects of carbon monoxid poisoning, by one of the victims; and incidentally throws light on the origin of a story of a haunted house. It gives an account of the ocular symptoms of such poisoning, revealing a distinct tendency of the poison to cause neuritis and especially to affect the optic nerve.
Starfire Director's Cut
They're putting blue food coloring in everything
"Why is my burger blue?" I asked, innocently. "Oh! We're making all of our food blue, all the best restaurants are doing it now." the waiter explained. But I didn't want my burger to be blue.
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Finding light leaks
886 votes, 60 comments. Made myself a contraption to find light leaks. Found one that's been puzzling me for a long time.
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Future of Bluesky/ATproto
Food for thought
The future of the internet is likely smaller communities, with a focus on curated experiences
Mosh Lee (@mosh.bsky.social)
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