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Sunscreen gets an upgrade | Investors Lab
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (93+ words) There are hundreds of brands of sunscreen available in the United States, but not one of them contains an ingredient we all need. Bemotrizinol, a highly effective, broad-spectrum chemical ultraviolet ray blocker, has been available in Europe for decades but…...
A popular sunscreen ingredient can finally be sold in the United States
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (20+ words) The FDA will allow bemotrizinol in sunscreen. The chemical is long-lasting and defends against solar radiation that ages skin....
Stylish or stylus? Fingernails go high-tech | Investors Lab
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (223+ words) Stylish or stylus? Fingernails go high-tech Science News Conspicuously long fingernails have been around for centuries. Portraits of ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius often show his lengthy nails. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties in China, inches-long nails were adorned with…...
Beyond the brow: Botox branches out | Investors Lab
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (233+ words) Susanna Camp is an author, journalist and educator specializing in emerging technology and business trends. What do Hollywood celebrities have in common with snakebite victims? Recent research reveals that botulinum toxin, the active ingredient in the wrinkle smoother Botox, can…...
This baby sling turns sunlight into treatment for newborn jaundice
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (398+ words) Blue wavelengths in sunlight can help treat newborn jaundice, but filtering out harmful radiation is key to making the approach safe. February 12, 2026 at 10:00 am This is a human-written story voiced by AI. Got feedback? Take our survey. (See our AI…...
Hair cortisol detects chronic stress in Ukraine war refugees
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (457+ words) Cortisol in locks shows varying levels by proximity to war, while survey don't Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine prompted many refugees, particularly women and children, to flee to neighboring Poland. Cortisol levels in hair may better indicate differences in refugees' chronic…...
Long nails don’t work on touchscreens. An experimental polish could help
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (425+ words) The polish registers as touch by disrupting the screen’s electric field An experimental nail polish could make it easier for people with long nails to use touchscreens. A newly formulated nail polish could one day let people activate touchscreens with…...
Building a better skin barrier
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (204+ words) The translucent, bouncy ideal skin care trends embrace is about knowing what to keep out Science writing intern, Spring 2022 Strengthening the skin barrier is key to achieving a healthy, dewy glow. Other factors that determine how easily a molecule can…...