Human skin stood up better to the sun before there were sunscreens and parasols – an anthropologist explains why
Our ancient ancestors didn’t have clothes or houses – but that constant exposure to the sun helped their skin protect itself from the worst sun damage.
Nina G. Jablonski, Evan Pugh University Professor of Anthropology, Penn State
• conversation
Sept. 6, 2022 • ~9 min
Sept. 6, 2022 • ~9 min
It’s a myth that sunscreen prevents melanoma in people of color – a dermatologist explains
While sunscreen has the potential to reduce skin cancer for light-skinned people, it has never been shown to do the same for Black people. Yet that distinction is lacking in public health messaging.
Adewole S. Adamson, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine (Division of Dermatology), University of Texas at Austin
• conversation
July 20, 2022 • ~9 min
July 20, 2022 • ~9 min
Ultraviolet light can make indoor spaces safer during the pandemic – if it's used the right way
UV disinfection is a proven means of killing pathogens like the SARS-CoV-2 virus, but it's not risk-free.
Karl Linden, Professor of Environmental Engineering and the Mortenson Professor in Sustainable Development, University of Colorado Boulder •
conversation
Sept. 9, 2020 • ~9 min
Sept. 9, 2020 • ~9 min
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