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Articles related to "Ultraviolet"
Astronomy of a Different Color: New Wavelengths Open New Windows wavelengths • radio astronomy • ultraviolet astronomy • infrared astronomy • opttical wavelengths
If You Smoke... Stop Smoking affects our vision as well. Why does the smell of smoke, the allure of the cool thin models make it look like cigarettes have any beneficial factors at all? amd • environmental pollution • smoking • ultraviolet rays • macular degeneration
Sun Cycles and Autoimmune Disease Alterations in peak solar intensity, which occur in cycles, contribute to the development of several disorders, including autoimmune diseases solar • autoimmune • disease • ultraviolet • radiation
Texans at Greater Risk for Skin Cancer Malignant Melanoma accounts for around 79% of skin cancer deaths and some 3800 cases are predicted in Texas for 2005. Alarmingly, 42% of people know nothing about melanoma. Do you know how to lower your risks? malignant melanoma • squamous cell carcinoma • basil cell carcinoma • skin cancer • ultraviolet radiation
Wrinkles Overexposure to the sun can not only cause wrinkles, but numerous other problems. How wrinkles are formed and what can be done about them will be discussed. wrinkle • wrinkles • skin • aging • eye
More than meets the eye Thousands light the night sky to the unaided eye, dimmer or brighter, yet seldom a hint of color to make a difference from an overwhelming whiteness. But the starry zoo features a wild variety in sizes, color and life span. supernova • nova • spectra • black body • infrared
Save Hubble Space Telescope The legendary Hubble Space Telescope narrowly escaped deliberate destruction. It's future is not clear though, and most probably will never be displayed in the Smithsonian hubble • deep field • galaxy • planet • nebula
Newborn Tests and Screenings Newborns can face numerous health issues in the first 48 hours after birth. Here is an overview of what sort of screening and tests you can expect during this time. newborns • babies • infants • birth • tests
Skin and Sunlight Whether in the summer or anytime during the year, taking care of your skin before going outside is important. What are skin conditions to protect yourself from? sunburn • skin cancer • squamous cell carcinoma • basal cell carcinoma • melanoma
The Electromagnetic Spectrum What is the electromagnetic spectrum? It consists of all types of electromagnetic waves, including radio waves, X & gamma rays, & visible, ultraviolet, & infrared light. what is the electromagnetic spectrum • electromagnetic waves • electromagnetic radiation • infrared light • visible light
What Are Electromagnetic Waves? Visible, ultraviolet, and infrared light as well as X-rays and all types of radio waves are types of electromagnetic waves or electromagnetic radiation. electromagnetic waves • electric fields • magnetic fields • infrared light • ultraviolet light
Best Eco Travel Gadgets Environmentally-minded travellers keen to adopt a more sustainable approach to travel will find these eco-friendly gadgets worth packing. eco travel gadgets • eco-friendly gizmos • sterilising pen • hydrophoton steripen • reusable water bottle
Hereditary and Somatic DNA Mutations There are two main categories of genetic mutation based on the type of cell they occur in. Changes to a person's DNA can be inherited or acquired after fertilization. hereditary mutations • germline mutation • germ line mutations • new de novo mutations • somatic body cell mutations
How to Protect Your Skin Sunlight exposure is one of the main factors involved in skin disorders. This article will review some common sense precautions, when dealing with the sun's rays. cancer • safety tips • sunscreen • ultraviolet light • uva
Skin Cancer Skin cancer rates are on the rise. Sun exposure and ozone layer depletion are part of the problem. This article will briefly disuss the three main skin cancers seen. cancer • skin cancer • melanoma • basal cell • basal cell carcinoma
Benefits of Vitamin D Vitamins and minerals are necessary for good health, but vitamin D may also contribute to disease prevention and/or treatment. vitamin d • vitamins • vitamin d2 • vitamin d3 • edward mellanby
Color, Part II: Color in Astronomy Description of some of the vital measurements color provides for astronomers astronomy • color • color redshift • color-magnitude diagram
Preserving Your Family Photos Photographs are an excellent tool for the family historian, but only if they are well-preserved. Here are tips for preserving your own family photos. photographs • photos • family • historian • preservation
Sci-Fi TV News Watch An Update on all the latest news in the world of Sci-Fi Television and this week's Trivia question and Last week’s answer. news • sci-fi • tv • science fiction television shows • awards
Possible Cause Found for Frog Deformities: Sunlight frogs • frog deformities • endangered species • endangered frogs • deformed frogs
Psoriasis The statistics, causes, types and treatment of psoriasis, a common skin disease psoriasis • skin disease • dermatological disease
The Eyes Have It, by Gerald Eisman A brief survey of ocular health and the antioxidants that can assist in preserving it. macular degeneration • diabetic retinopathy • cataracts • glaucoma • glutathione
Sunscreen Smarts Good sun protection is more than just applying sunscreen during trips to the beach. skin cancer protection • sunscreen basics • uv and skin damage • sunscreen and uv protection • blocking uv rays
Interstellar Medium, Part IV, Ionized Gas Ionized gas in HII regions, supernova remnants and throughout the Galaxy astronomy • interstellar medium • ism • hii regions • supernova remnants
SKIN CANCER ON THE RISE Is that a wart? Or is it malignant melanoma? Find out how to identify melanoma and keep yourself safe with sun savvy tips. Be safe and have fun this summer and all year round! sun • skin • skin cancer • melanoma • cancer
The Quantum (Undemystified) Description of Planck's discovery of the quantum quantum mechanics • quantum • blackbody • physics • astronomy
Summer Safety Guidelines for Kids Families spend more time outside during the summer months, so parents must go that extra mile to keep children safe when the weather is hot. summer safety guidelines kids • summer safety guidelines • keep children safe when weather hot • when weather hot • keep children safe
The Benefits of Drinking Tea Tea does more than warm you up! herbs • natural health • karyn siegel-maier • tea • green tea
The Grand Project: An Introduction Introduction of the World Building project, where we'll all build a world that will then be open for people to write within. world • build • building • planet • earth
Problems in the Smokies? Pollution may be hitting the park... smoky mountains • ozone • air • pollution • smokies
Safe Water for Drinking There are several methods for getting safe water for drinking in the backcountry. Water filtering is the most popular, and is effective in the North American Wilderness. water filter • water purifier • safe water • clean water • giardia
This Little Light of Mine - How Can I Make it Shine? A very brief description of what causes light to be emitted. light • electron • ion • photon • quantum
Aloe: An Herb for Summer Treat summer sunburn and skin irritations with natural aloe! aloe vera • sunburn • poison ivy • natural remedies • mosquito bites
An Alternate Route to a Healthy Liver A New? Old Drug For Liver Health. Studies for the last 40 years both in the US and Europe have shown some remarkable results from taking Milk Thistle. milk thistle • liver • liver disease • homeopathic healing • plants as medicine
Disappearing ozone Each year, protective ozone steps aside to let the sun’s harmful rays penetrate the atmosphere. This year the process began earlier than in the past – that’s the bad news. The good news? Depletion didn’t reach the lowest values of recent years... weather • weather • weather • weather • weather
Environmental Health Information on Children Children are exposed to more bad stuff than adults are partly because they're closer to the ground and because they put all kinds of yukky stuff in their mouths. It turns out that "pound for pound of body weight, children breathe more air, drink more water and eat more food than adults," according to <cite>The EPA Children's Environmental Health Yearbook Executive Summary."</cite> And therein lies the threat. environmental health • epa • children's health • disease • aasthma
It's Not Too Hot Summer practices are hot and strenuous, but with the proper precautions, they can help a drill team prepare for a spectacular performance. dance • drill • team • teams • dance/drill team
Resources for New Palm Users Are you a new Palm User? Not sure where to find answers to your questions? This article points you to the some of the best Palm resources available. palm • pilot • palmpilot • 3com • information
Serendipity
Serendipity! A fortunate occurrence. Learn how serendipity has played a part in some major scientific discoveries. serendipity • web sites • science • anthrax • nasa
SUNNY DAYS Does "Sunshine On Your Shoulders" make you as happy as John Denver? The sun may not be as "healthy" as you think. SKIN CANCER is on the rise! "health" "scams" "sun" "sun exposure" "sunscreen"
Wonderful Wintergreen Wonderful, wonderful wintergreen. wintergreen • mint • wintergreen tea • root beer • wintergreen candy
Butterflies and Vehicles Don't Mix Two species of endangered butterfly, at opposite ends of the earth, get respite from vehicles. One is protected during its migration, the other needs year round relief. endangered milkweed and sand mountain butterflies • off road vehicles • migration path protection • habitat loss and degradation • orv trails
Choosing a Safe Playground How to choose a safe playground and ensure that your children have fun without the danger. playground • safety • playground equipment • safe playground • toddlers
Facts About Hummingbirds Hummingbirds are beautiful, fascinating, engineering marvels. Here are some interesting facts about hummingbird classification, natural history, anatomy, and metabolism. facts about hummingbirds • fascinating hummingbird facts • classification • natural history • anatomy
Gamma Ray Bursters Gamma ray bursters are among the most violent phenomena in the visible universe. In fact, if one occurred near the Earth it would incinerate the atmosphere in seconds. Fi gamma ray burster • gamma rays • gamma ray bursts • grb • photon
Holiday Outdoor Gift Ideas Description of outdoor gear, clothing, and more, along with prices and where to purchase these items on the web. outdoor gift • outdoor gift ideas • gps unit • garmin etrex legend • ski goggles
How Do Deer See You? Defeating deer defenses is the name of the game. A deer's five senses are their defense and they must all be recognized. Understanding deer vision is a key for hunters. deer hunting • deer vision • quality deer management association • brian murphy • the university of georgia |
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