Concerns around common sunscreen chemicals have prompted the search for natural alternatives, with lignin from wood being one ...

Extremophile microbes from hot springs may hold the secret to the next generation of natural, eco-friendly sunscreen.

Your skin is getting bombarded by ultraviolet radiation every time you step outside, and while you’re busy slathering on chemical sunscreens, nature has been quietly developing its own sun protection ...

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 ...

Some chemical compounds used in sunscreens, such as oxybenzone and octinoxate, are facing scrutiny from legislators and environmental advocates. Scientists are looking to the ultraviolet ...

July may be National UV Safety Month but we South Floridians have long known that our tropical climate means we need to be vigilant year-round when it comes to sun protection. But what we may not be ...

The study of excited state dynamics encompasses the ultrafast processes that occur following the absorption of ultraviolet and visible radiation by molecular systems. In photoactive yellow protein ...

Reef-loving tourists who slip, slop and slap could be hurting the natural wonder they have come to see, with sunscreens pinpointed as a major cause of coral bleaching. The study, led by Professor ...

Researchers studying cyanobacteria from hot springs in Thailand have discovered a new natural UV-blocking compound with ...

Less than 25% of available sunscreens meet consumer watchdog group recommendations for safety and effectiveness. Sunscreens should offer broad spectrum protection (UVA/UVB), an SPF of 30 or higher, ...