I don’t just use UV filters on my expensive lenses though, I’ve gotten into the habit of using them on all my optics to add a ...

Researchers investigated how to use bio-based materials to produce effective UV protection films for solar cells. The study was the first to compare how the properties of different bio-based UV ...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency should conduct an ecological risk assessment of ultraviolet (UV) filters, the active ingredient used in sunscreens, says a new report from the ...

Sunscreens work in two ways: either by blocking harmful UV rays from reaching the skin, or by converting the rays into heat that can be released from the body. When you purchase through links on our ...

Emerging UV Filter Technologies In recent years, nanoparticles that use minerals like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide have gained popularity due to their ability to provide broad-spectrum protection ...

Sunscreens have become an important part of people’s sun management routine, protecting skin from harmful solar UV radiation. But many of these products contain chemicals that can be harmful to ...

Although solar power is one of our greatest green energy tools, some of the components of the solar cell are not so sustainable. A new study, aiming to find a bio-based replacement for oil-based UV ...

Everybody needs sunscreen, including people with dark skin. And we need a lot. For the average-sized adult or child, the US Food and Drug Administration recommends using at least a shot glass–sized ...