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What is sun poisoning?
Life

What is sun poisoning?

Sun poisoning causes sunburn on the skin, which can lead to pain, fever, nausea, dehydration, and confusion.

April 16, 2024
Light sensor to help warn of sunburn
Scientific application

Light sensor to help warn of sunburn

Tiny fingertip sensor that can be attached to clothing with the ability to change color to signal the time of safe exposure to the sun.

March 2, 2022
Do we get sunburn in winter?
Discover science

Do we get sunburn in winter?

The answer is yes. The amount of ultraviolet (UV) radiation decreases slightly in the winter but is still at risk, especially for people with sensitive skin.

December 18, 2018
Coral shields are resistant to ultraviolet rays
Oceanography

Coral shields are resistant to ultraviolet rays

British scientists have discovered a mechanism to create sunburns for marine corals, which can be used as a sunscreen for humans and develop temperate crops in the tropi…

December 17, 2018
Sunscreen of plants
Biology

Sunscreen of plants

Plants do not get sunburn because they secrete substances that act as sunscreens, helping to protect them from harmful sun rays.

December 17, 2018
4 troublesome summer makes you sick
Medicine - Health

4 troublesome summer makes you sick

According to Brightside, summer with high temperatures brings many problems to people's health. That requires us to have a reasonable solution.

December 15, 2018