News tagged with uv level
Mutant microbes test radiation resistance
Early Earth lacked an ozone layer to act as a shield against high-energy solar radiation, but microbes flourished by adapting to or finding other forms of protection from the higher ultraviolet radiation levels. ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Mar 24, 2011 |
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Season, time of day appear to predict higher UV levels, need for sun safety measures among skiers
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels may remain high during winter months, and conditions can change rapidly, suggesting that adults participating in outdoor sports should rely on the season and time of day when judging the ...
Nov 15, 2010 |
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Sun exposure may trigger certain autoimmune diseases in women
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight may be associated with the development of certain autoimmune diseases, particularly in women, according to a study by researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jul 30, 2009 |
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Surprising new insights into the repair strategies of DNA
(Physorg.com) -- A microscopic single-celled organism, adapted to survive in some of the harshest environments on earth, could help scientists gain a better understanding of how cancer cells behave.
Jul 15, 2009 |
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