WELCOME TO THIS WEEK’S EDITION OF SALIENCE
This week we cover eye transplants, dreaming arachnids and clean air. Plus, find out more about eco-labelling.
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Sustainability Spotlight
Scientists at Oxford University have created an algorithm to determine the environmental footprint of supermarket food. By ‘eco-labelling’ food, manufacturers, caterers and consumers can all determine the impact of their purchases reliably for the first time. Making this information widely available for the first time will help consumers make more informed decisions when buying food.
Human vs mammoth
Bones of mammoths slaughtered by humans have proved that people inhabited North America as long as 37,000 years ago. Previously, North America was only thought to have been populated 16,000 years ago.
Pig sight
Researchers have developed cornea implants made from pig skin, which are able to restore sight to those with visual impairments. This will provide an alternative to using human corneas for transplants.
Lights, camera, action
This week, Sapience client CHEC was featured in Laing Buisson News, announcing CHEC’s expansion from ophthalmology services to endoscopy. The community health provider launched endoscopy services in Nottingham in April, working closely with Nottingham University Hospitals.
This week in PR
On our social channels this week, we looked at a recent study on air pollution. It found that even in countries with low levels of air pollution, particles continued to be detrimental to people’s health. Has this changed how you think air pollution should be managed?
Sapience’s favourite
What’s something in common between us and creepy crawlies? Scientists in Germany have observed uncontrollable leg movements in spiders experiencing REM sleep. Though we can’t scan their brains to prove it, it’s safe to say they’re dreaming, just like us!
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