Safe in the Sun UV Risks and Protection
The Mini Page explains how sun exposure turns skin red or brown, the benefits of vitamin D and mood, and the dangers of UV radiation. It notes UVA and UVB rays reaching Earth and describes the UV Index as a 1 to 11 scale indicating exposure risk.
Skin cancer risk and sun safety guidance
Sun exposure is the main risk for skin cancer but damage can be prevented. Childhood sunburns may raise cancer risk, so protect skin year round. The EPA recommends long sleeves pants hats sunscreen every two hours and sunglasses.
Hidden sun safety words in a puzzle challenge
A word search puzzle hides SKIN SUNSCREEN ULTRAVIOLET VITAMIN. Words may appear backward or diagonal and some letters reused. challenge solvers to locate all four terms within the grid.
Indoor cool ideas for hot days at libraries and museums
The piece suggests staying indoors during peak sun to stay cool. Visit libraries for summer programs or book browsing, explore a museum with exhibits tours or kids classes, arrange a fire department tour, and watch a movie for indoor relief.
EPA skin care reminder slips into everyday habits
The EPA promotes a simple sun safety mnemonic to protect skin. Slip on a shirt, Slop on sunscreen, Slap on a hat, Wrap on sunglasses, Seek shade as practical steps. This lightweight guidance aims to raise awareness and encourage routine protective measures.
Tell Me Why I Get Sunburned at the Library
A listing notes the book Tell Me Why I Get Sunburned by Katie Marsico available at the library and includes related web links bit.ly/MPUVindex and bit.ly/MPUVinfo for more information.
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Exploding ants discovered across Southeast Asia
A new ant species in Borneo Thailand and Malaysia uses deliberate ruptures to spray a toxic yellow liquid at threats. Lead researcher Alice Laciny of Austria's Natural History Museum describes the defense.
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Thailand
Malaysia
Alice Laciny
Austria
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