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Polymeric pigments

The natural sunscreen of the future

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It’s a melaninlike substance that scientists can tune to different degrees of UV protection.

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Surprise! Sunscreen is only effective if you actually use it

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FDA slaps new regulations on sunscreen

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Sunning Hippos

Living on Earth’s Susan Shepherd reports on the all-natural sunscreen secreted by the hippopotamus.

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Environmental Health Note/Tea Sunscreen

Living on Earth’s Diane Toomey reports on the anti-cancer effects of an ingredient in tea.

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Emerging Science Note/SoyScreen

Living on Earth’s Maggie Villiger reports on SoyScreen, a sunscreen made from soybean oil and bran.

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Emerging Science Note/SoyScreen

Living on Earth’s Maggie Villiger reports on SoyScreen, a sunscreen made from soybean oil and bran.

Tech Note: Bacterial Sunscreen

Living on Earth’s Cynthia Graber reports that deep sea bacteria can help make sunscreen more effective.

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