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Pimple On Australian Woman's Forehead Turns Out To Be Cancer: "I Was Shocked"
A small, red mark that appeared suddenly on her forehead was initially dismissed as a pimple caused by squeezing.
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Elon Musk's Starlink Satellites Could Deplete Earth's Ozone Layer, Study Warns
The ozone layer in the Earth's atmosphere absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation from the Sun, which can cause skin cancer on exposure and even disrupt crop yields and food production.
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Antarctic Wildlife Is Being Sunburnt. Scientists Say It's A "Wake-Up Call"
The ultraviolet radiation from the Sun increase the risk of skin cancer and cataracts in humans, but researchers do not yet know if the same is true for Antarctic mammals and birds.
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World Ozone Day 2023: Know This Year's Theme, History And Significance
World Ozone Day 2023: The theme of World Ozone Day 2023 is ''Montreal Protocol: Fixing the Ozone Layer and Reducing Climate Change.''
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Woman Used Sunscreen On Her Face But Avoided Neck. Photo Shocks Internet
The internet has been shocked by a photo that provides evidence of the value of UV protection. The photo was published on Twitter and received thousands of likes and retweets.
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"Straining Credulity": US Reveals Details Of Sunlight Study On COVID-19
The US Department of Homeland Security revealed to AFP on Tuesday new technical details regarding its highly anticipated study into how ultraviolet radiation destroys the new coronavirus, saying that its experiment had accurately mimicked natural sunlight.
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Solar Eclipse 2019: How to Safely Watch the Surya Grahan Live Today
Solar eclipse 2019 is taking place today, and you are planning to watch the celestial event, you should use safe viewing equipment and proper techniques to view the celestial event as the infrared and ultraviolet rays of the Sun can cause severe retinal damage.
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Melanoma: Causes, Symptoms And Prevention
Melanoma could also develop from exposure to tanning beds and lamps. Therefore, the best way to reduce the risk of melanoma is limiting exposure to ultraviolet radiation as much as possible.
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Star Fight Between White Dwarf And Red Dwarf In Space
Astronomers have discovered a new type of exotic binary star system, in which a rapidly spinning white dwarf star is lashing the companion red dwarf star with high-energy particles, causing the entire system to pulse dramatically every 1.97 minutes with radiation ranging from the ultraviolet to radio.
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Mobile phones 'dirtier than public bathrooms' inspire new gadget
The $50 CleanBeats device uses ultraviolet radiation which "kills the bacteria's DNA, so that they can't live on your phone anymore.
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UV light may have a relaxing effect
Tanning of skin may offer more than just a bronzed skin. The ultraviolet (UV) radiation used in indoor tanning helps in raising the moods and making people feel relaxed.
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Pimple On Australian Woman's Forehead Turns Out To Be Cancer: "I Was Shocked"
A small, red mark that appeared suddenly on her forehead was initially dismissed as a pimple caused by squeezing.
-
Elon Musk's Starlink Satellites Could Deplete Earth's Ozone Layer, Study Warns
The ozone layer in the Earth's atmosphere absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation from the Sun, which can cause skin cancer on exposure and even disrupt crop yields and food production.
-
Antarctic Wildlife Is Being Sunburnt. Scientists Say It's A "Wake-Up Call"
The ultraviolet radiation from the Sun increase the risk of skin cancer and cataracts in humans, but researchers do not yet know if the same is true for Antarctic mammals and birds.
-
World Ozone Day 2023: Know This Year's Theme, History And Significance
World Ozone Day 2023: The theme of World Ozone Day 2023 is ''Montreal Protocol: Fixing the Ozone Layer and Reducing Climate Change.''
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Woman Used Sunscreen On Her Face But Avoided Neck. Photo Shocks Internet
The internet has been shocked by a photo that provides evidence of the value of UV protection. The photo was published on Twitter and received thousands of likes and retweets.
-
"Straining Credulity": US Reveals Details Of Sunlight Study On COVID-19
The US Department of Homeland Security revealed to AFP on Tuesday new technical details regarding its highly anticipated study into how ultraviolet radiation destroys the new coronavirus, saying that its experiment had accurately mimicked natural sunlight.
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Solar Eclipse 2019: How to Safely Watch the Surya Grahan Live Today
Solar eclipse 2019 is taking place today, and you are planning to watch the celestial event, you should use safe viewing equipment and proper techniques to view the celestial event as the infrared and ultraviolet rays of the Sun can cause severe retinal damage.
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Melanoma: Causes, Symptoms And Prevention
Melanoma could also develop from exposure to tanning beds and lamps. Therefore, the best way to reduce the risk of melanoma is limiting exposure to ultraviolet radiation as much as possible.
-
Star Fight Between White Dwarf And Red Dwarf In Space
Astronomers have discovered a new type of exotic binary star system, in which a rapidly spinning white dwarf star is lashing the companion red dwarf star with high-energy particles, causing the entire system to pulse dramatically every 1.97 minutes with radiation ranging from the ultraviolet to radio.
-
Mobile phones 'dirtier than public bathrooms' inspire new gadget
The $50 CleanBeats device uses ultraviolet radiation which "kills the bacteria's DNA, so that they can't live on your phone anymore.
-
UV light may have a relaxing effect
Tanning of skin may offer more than just a bronzed skin. The ultraviolet (UV) radiation used in indoor tanning helps in raising the moods and making people feel relaxed.
