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items tagged with Ultraviolet radiation

Better lighten up on teeth whitening
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science

Category: Health

2009-01-30 09:50:51
According to research performed by the Nordic Institute of Dental Materials, the use of ultraviolet (UV) and visible light lamps to increase the whitening effect of bleaching teeth is damaging to teeth, and is also dangerous to eyes and skin.


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ABC NewsRadio axes StarStuff program – why?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic

Category: The gadget blog

2008-06-26 09:14:48
ABC NewsRadio, Australia’s only 24 hour continuous news service, has axed one of its longest running programs because it wants to divert funding elsewhere. The program? StarStuff, the only space, science, astronomy and cosmology show on Australian radio. What a shame!


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UV light perks up love life of jumping spider
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science

Category: Biology

2008-05-02 15:38:10
For the first time, researchers have found a species of animal that has the capability to detect ultraviolet B light. They discoverd this ability while observing male spiders showing off in front of females. Some things never change.



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Got shiny lips? Might get skin cancer!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science

Category: Health

2008-04-28 08:44:49
A Baylor University study in the United States has shown that shiny lip balms and lip glosses does not protect oneself from ultraviolet sunlight and, thus, may increase the risk of skin cancer. See what the doctor says to do!


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Artificial tanning in New South Wales will be restricted
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science

Category: Health

2008-04-11 10:02:01
New South Wales, Australia, is among the growing number of regions regulating and/or banning artificial tanning, commonly called solariums, tanning beds, or sunbeds.


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Tanning salons increase cancer risk in older folks, not just teenagers
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science

Category: Health

2008-03-09 10:48:22
A health survey of U.S. adults shows 27% of young females 18 to 29 years of age use tanning salons, while 10% of people 50 to 64 years of age use them. A scientist states, “There is a myth that indoor tanning is safer than sunbathing, but this is not the case."       
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