sunscreen
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Hungry Dinosaurs May Be The Reason Humans Need Sunscreen
What do blind cavefish, dinosaurs, and sunburnt humans have in common? A lot more than you may realise, according to a thought-provoking new study. New research published today in Current Biology shows that Somalian blind cavefish (Phreatichthys andruzzii) are missing an ancient DNA repair kit that protects many animals from the harmful effects of sunlight.
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I Tried A DNA-Optimised Skincare Routine — And I Was Allergic To It
The pitch was a skincare routine designed especially for me, genetically optimised to give me the skin I was “born to have.” The reality was decidedly more itchy, flaky, and red.
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‘Drinkable Sunscreen’ Creator Is Getting Sued For Obviously Dangerous Product
Imagine yourself enjoying an idyllic day at the beach: You’ve been sitting out in the sun for hours and are starting to get a bit thirsty. Do you feel compelled to reach for a bottle of ice cold water from the Esky, or a sudden urge to shotgun the nearest bottle of SPF50+? If you…
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The Life-Saving Science Behind Sunscreen
Every summer we slather layers of sunscreen with the highest SPF we can find, and bravely venture outside hoping our slimy cloak will shield us from the sun’s death rays. So how does this work?