New wearable UV detector can monitor exposure and prevent sunburn

"Of the three types UVA, UVB, and UVC UVA is the most dangerous, because its long wavelength enables it to skate past the ozone layer and penetrate deep into human skin. Wearing sunscreen provides useful protection against UVA, but this new fully transparent device connects with a smartphone and tracks the user's exposure to it, which could help prevent the risk of skin damage."

"Your support makes all the difference. Scientists have created a new wearable UV detection system that could help prevent sunburn. Almost nine in ten skin cancer cases in the UK are caused by exposure to too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and sunbeds, according to Cancer Research. UV radiation can cause significant damage to skin health. Of the three types UVA, UVB, and UVC UVA is the most dangerous,"

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The Independent covers topics from reproductive rights and climate change to Big Tech and provides free reporting without paywalls, relying on donations to fund on-the-ground journalism. Scientists have created a fully transparent wearable UV detection system that connects with smartphones to track users' ultraviolet exposure and help prevent sunburn. Almost nine in ten skin cancer cases in the UK are caused by excessive UV radiation from the sun and sunbeds, and UV radiation can cause significant skin damage. Of the three types of UV—UVA, UVB, and UVC—UVA is most dangerous because its long wavelength penetrates deeply into skin. The transparent sensor enables seamless integration into smartwatches, glasses, and patches, overcoming limitations of opaque sensors to unobtrusively monitor exposure and reduce risk.

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