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The Yin-Yang of Ultraviolet Radiation

space.com — Now that we have passed through summer, replete with warnings about the health hazards of exposure to ultraviolet radiation, the subdued light of autumn provides the ambiance in which to take a more balanced look at what UV radiation has meant to life on Earth.

Who dugg this? Made popular Sep 12, 2008

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  • mecharabbit, on 09/12/2008, -0/+2Ultraviolet gets a bad rap due to that whole skin cancer thing.
  • DirtPile, on 09/12/2008, -0/+2Vitamin D comes from cholesterol in the skin, metabolized by...what? ...oh yes, those UV rays.

    SPF 30, everyone. Unless you're a hot chick who knows what she's doing. Challah back.
  • Larke2000, on 09/12/2008, -0/+1dugg for using "yin-yang" instead of "ying-yang".

    [irritations of life #35]
  • paulieslim, on 09/11/2008, -0/+1 No way, eh. Radiation has made me a menace to society, eh.
  • inactive, on 09/12/2008, -0/+1New Jersey Guido's rejoice...science confirms the validity of UV rays.
  • mrberett, on 09/11/2008, -1/+1nice

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