SciShow
The Strange Case of the Missing Sunscreen Gene
If you've ever spent too much time in the sun and forgotten to put on sunscreen, you know how painful a sunburn can be. But for some animals, forgetting the sunscreen wouldn't be a problem because they can just produce their own!
Healthcare Triage
Sunscreen Works, If You Use it Right
When I was a kid, I remember people talking about putting on suntan lotion to help them absorb the sun's rays. Those days are over. Too much sun can be terrible for you. Besides the fact that it significantly increases the risk of skin...
Curated Video
How Sunscreen Protects Against Harmful UV Rays
In this video, we learn about how sunscreen works to protect our skin from the sun's rays. It explains the difference between sunscreens and sunblocks, and how they filter or reflect the light to prevent it from burning the skin....
Healthcare Triage
Nobody Uses Sunscreen Right, and We Still Don't Pay Doctors Equally
Studies show that sunscreen is too expensive, and it probably encourages people not to use enough. Also, unequal pay for women is still very much a thing in medicine.
Healthcare Triage
Sunscreen Needs More Safety Studies
The ingredients of sunscreens have some people concerned about whether they're being absorbed by the body, and what the effects of that might be. While this study doesn't provide evidence that sunscreen is harmful, closer examination is...
Healthcare Triage
Sunscreen Needs Some Safety Evaulation
Skin cancer is a big problem. Sunscreen can help protect your skin. All this is very well known. It turns out, though, that the active ingredients in sunscreen can get into peoples' bloodstreams in pretty high concentrations. And the...
Science360
Ask a Scientist – Nano expert: Karen Wooley
You sent us your nano questions, and we answered! In this Ask a Scientist – Nano Edition, we join nano expert Karen Wooley, from Texas A&M University. See more nano videos and check out our Generation Nano: Small Science, Superheroes...
Curated Video
The Versatile and Essential Element: Titanium
In this video, we learn about titanium, a strong and lightweight element with various uses and properties.
Curated Video
Best sunscreens, and why SPF numbers can be deceiving
Consumer Reports has just chosen its best sunscreen for 2024, based on testing, and explains why SPF numbers are no guarantee. (Scripps News)
Teen Kids News
(Not So) Fun Fact: Suncreen Dangers
Reese tells us why some sunscreens are harming the oceans.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Sunscreen
Learn what sun protection factor (SPF) is. Watch kids use the scientific method to find out what SPF works best at keeping out the sun's harmful UV rays. Try experiments with different types and colors of fabric to see how well they work...