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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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Life Under The Ozone Hole

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An Ozone Lesson

The ozone layer protects life on earth from the damaging ultra-violet rays of the sun. Steve reports on the importance of this atmospheric layer to our planet.

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