After combing through museum collections, our team of researchers found a whopping 125 fluorescent mammal species – from polar bears and dolphins, to leopards, zebras and wombats.
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Artículos sobre UV radiation
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Sunscreen is one of the most important ways to protect yourself from skin cancer – but to be reliable, it has to be tested on brave volunteers.
Ultraviolet radiation at specific wavelengths is great at killing germs – but when used incorrectly, it can also cause health risks.
How do organisms survive extreme conditions – and how can their adaptations help us develop better technology?
UVC radiation is effective for disinfecting objects and surfaces. It could help manage the coronavirus pandemic and fill gaps in PPE supplies.
Social media is popularising DIY sunscreen.
UV ratings indicate risk of skin damage – but they’re based on pale skin. New wrist bands designed for six different tones of skin provide a more personalised way to track safe UV exposure.
Principales colaboradores
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Professor of Biosecurity, Murdoch University
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Honorary Adjunct Associate Professor, Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University
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Associate Professor, Genomics and Molecular Biology; Biomedical Sciences, Bond University
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Lecturer and Researcher, Harry Butler Institute, Murdoch University
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Reader, Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of Bath
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PhD Researcher in Earth and Environmental Science, Cardiff University
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Assistant researcher, Bond University
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Professor of Forensic and Analytical Chemistry, Curtin University
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Curator of Mammals, Western Australian Museum
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Postdoctoral research associate, Queensland University of Technology
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Senior Lecturer, Curtin University
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Professor, ARC Future Fellow & Founding Director, Sir Ian Potter NanoBioSensing Facility, RMIT University
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PhD candidate, Curtin University
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Director Radiation Research and Advice (ARPANSA), and Adjunct Associate Professor (UOW), University of Wollongong
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Professor in Chemistry, School of Science (Applied Chemistry & Environmental Science), RMIT University
