Environment
Unusual at the equatorial ozone layer
On January 4, the Ecuadorian Civil Space Agency (EXA) warned that ozone levels in the stratosphere in the equatorial area had dropped dramatically in recent years, espec…
Ultraviolet Rays
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Environment
Climate change can cause reed to thrive
Researchers at the University of Delaware have discovered why the tall, flowering reed (Phragmites australis) is one of the largest invasive plants in the United States.
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Video: Evolutionary journey of human skin color
Human skin color is now the result of a long evolutionary process under the guidance of light from the Sun.
Medicine - Health
Late eating can be harmful to the skin
UV exposure is a major risk factor for sunburn, skin aging and skin cancer.
Medicine - Health
Using umbrellas is not effective against sun protection
We are still exposed to a large amount of UV light when using umbrellas on the beach without applying sunscreen.
Medicine - Health
The secret to effective sunscreen for skin
Apply sunscreen 15-30 minutes before sun exposure, choose a broad spectrum cream with SPF 30+; sunglasses need to cover the eyes.
Medicine - Health
Wear sunglasses even in the 'cold winter' days, if you don't want to pay the price
Not wearing sunglasses, even in days
Medicine - Health
UV rays kill cancer cells in mice
Sci-fi movies remind us again and again that ultraviolet rays can be used against vampires, but now science is actually trying to use it to fight a dreaded disease: canc…
Medicine - Health
Ways to protect the eyes in the hot sun
Ultraviolet rays at very high levels in hot sunny days cause a lot of damage to the eyes, so they need to be carefully shielded when going out, while avoiding looking di…
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Why should I wear sunglasses
Sunglasses protect the eyes from the effects of ultraviolet rays, limiting the risk of diseases such as
Medicine - Health
The habits that are harmful to the eyes
The eyes are considered the most important and delicate part of the body, so it also requires careful and careful care.
Medicine - Health
7 things that are harmful to the eyes
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause blurred vision or double vision. Ultraviolet rays can burn the cornea, damage the lens and retina, increase the risk of cataracts.
Medicine - Health
Sunscreen prevents aging skin
Sunscreen is not only a shield that protects the skin from ultraviolet rays but also contributes to preventing the appearance of some visible signs of age on the skin.
Medicine - Health
'Factory' produces cancer drugs right in the body
Cancer cells are found throughout the body so it is difficult to kill them without affecting healthy cells. However, the microscopic molecules created by MIT scientists…