Sunburn Alert: UVB Does More Damage To DNA Than UVA
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 - 10:28
in Physics & Chemistry
As bombs burst in air this July 4, chances are that sunburn will be the red glare that most folks see -- and feel. But unfortunately, even when there is no burn, the effects of the sun's ultraviolet rays can have deadly consequences. Thanks to new research scientists now know why UVB light is more likely to cause skin cancer than UVA light.