The two-day workshop provided a forum for lively multidisciplinary, cross-sector discussions building upon the 2022 report Review of Fate, Exposure, and Effects of Sunscreens in Aquatic Environments ...

This study aimed to comprehensively assess the potential of red rice extract as a biological UV filter and to investigate its ability to enhance SPF performance and partially replace chemical UV ...

Ultraviolet (UV) filters, widely employed in sunscreens and personal care products, are routinely introduced into freshwater and marine environments through recreational activities, wastewater ...

The chemicals found in sunscreens are becoming an increasing presence in our ocean. But there are still significant gaps in our understanding of how they might affect marine ecosystems, according to a ...

Choosing which sunscreen to use can be mind-boggling. Should you choose one with the highest sun protection factor (SPF) or another with “reef-safe” or “coral-friendly” credentials? Is it best to opt ...

Tralia, the region with the highest rate of skin cancer globally. In recent years, sunscreen hasn’t just become about avoiding skin cancer, but in keeping us young and preventing wrinkles. It has ...

Ultraviolet air filters might help rid a person's home of asthma triggers, a new study suggests. Installing one type of UV air filter in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems led to a more ...

It’s almost become cliché to say that the best sunscreens are made elsewhere — we’ve even written in defense of American-made SPF after chatter online about our relatively short list of approved UV ...

This study was supported by a contract between the National Academy of Sciences and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this ...