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Do Vitamin C Serums Boost Sun Protection?

Sunscreen does two important jobs. It is largely used for its UVB protection benefits – blocking the rays that cause sunburn and…

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Five-second rule is a myth

You drop a piece of cucumber on the floor. Do you immediately throw it in the bin or reassure yourself…

3 weeks ago

How plastic bottle caps became a symbol of EU regulation

In July 2024, a European Union law came into force requiring plastic bottle caps to remain attached to their bottles.…

1 month ago

Do your lungs regenerate after quitting smoking?

It used to be thought that the lungs couldn’t regenerate,” says Dr Charlotte Dean, head of the lung development and disease group…

2 months ago

Older than the dinosaurs

On a spring evening along the banks of the River Thames, thousands of mayflies can be seen engaging in what…

2 months ago

Does more testosterone mean more muscle?

It’s an increasingly popular idea: “boosting” testosterone with diet tweaks – increasing foods rich in zinc and magnesium – hoping…

3 months ago

Should your next car be electric after the war?

Disruptions to energy flows, especially through the Strait of Hormuz, have triggered one of the most significant shocks to global…

3 months ago

Does Pulling Grey Hair Multiply It?

Iwish that by plucking a single hair you would get more to grow back,” says Desmond Tobin, professor of dermatological…

4 months ago

Humans may have 33 senses, not 5

For decades, humans know about the five traditional senses famously described by Aristotle. However, a new research study has challenged…

5 months ago

The potential dangers of disposable e-cigarettes

Many e-cigarette products have been removed from the U.S. market, but disposable e-cigarettes are still available. Disposable e-cigarettes are not…

5 months ago