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What's worse, the sun or sunscreen?

Because the sun surely does. Here, experts address concerns about sunblock ingredients.

Fortune

Nara Smith TikTok DIY sunscreen causes more harm than good

As homemade sunscreen formulations are trending across social media, experts warn they are doing more harm than good.

Fortune

10 times the aurora australis inspired remarkable works of art

Social media has once again lit up with the spectacle of aurora australis, also known as the Southern Lights, as it became visible in some skies across the southern states last night.

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What is SPF and how much sunscreen do you really need? Experts answer

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US and while sunscreen abounds in aisles, many aren’t applying it correctly

The Guardian - US

Australia urged to boost Antarctic science and use second ship to increase number of voyages

Senate inquiry finds axed scientific programs, toxic workplace culture and a trouble-plagued icebreaker among problems

The Guardian - AU

Antarctic health technology set to be used in space

Medical technology being trialled in Antarctica will inform international space research under an Australia-US agreement.

AAP

Fire-hit supply ship 'not prepared' for Southern Ocean

An Antarctic resupply ship that suffered a damaging engine fire was not adequately prepared for operations in the Southern Ocean, a safety report has found.

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Icebreaker forced refuelling detour costs cool $875,000

It will cost an extra $875,000 for Australia's Antarctic icebreaker to refuel after bridge safety concerns prompted a detour of hundreds of kilometres.

AAP

Australian Antarctic Division admits to ‘extraordinary overspend’ of $42m before climate projects halted

Greens blast ‘dysfunctional’ governance as division’s deputy secretary tells inquiry of ‘no clear checks and balances’

The Guardian - AU

Australian government ignored warning its $528m ship was too big to fit under Hobart bridge, inquiry told

RSV Nuyina was forced to sail hundreds of kilometres north after being denied permission to pass under Tasman Bridge

The Guardian - AU

Australian Antarctic Division accused of hampering Senate investigation into research cuts

Two climate scientists who recently left division tell inquiry former colleagues have been ‘directed to remain quiet’

The Guardian - AU

Australia evacuates sick researcher from remote Antarctic outpost

Icebreaking vessel RSV Nuyina sails more than 3,000km to rescue man with ‘developing medical condition’

The Independent UK

Skin cancer: Causes, types, prevention and treatment

Skin cancer, the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the skin, is mainly caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun and tanning equipment.

LiveScience

Australia’s $528m Antarctic icebreaker wider than initially designed as bridge impasse labelled ‘farcical’

Tasmania’s harbour master says RSV Nuyina’s dimensions significantly changed from original design and ‘windage area’ now too large

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The Guardian - AU

Australia’s $528m Antarctic icebreaker too big to fit under Tasman bridge to refuel

Exclusive: the RSV Nuyina cannot sail safely under the Hobart bridge, meaning a round trip of hundreds more kilometres to refuel

The Guardian - AU

Australian climate science projects in Antarctica put on ice due to budget cuts

Exclusive: Mawson and Davis stations won’t be fully staffed this summer, according to workers, and documents show remediation work will also be halted

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s Antarctic program faces $25m cut as Greens warn savings couldn’t come ‘at a worse time’

Operations leader Emma Campbell says cut is due to ending of a temporary budget supplement and an internal efficiency dividend

The Independent UK

How much sunscreen should you use and how often do you need to apply it?

Most people only apply 25 to 50 percent of recommended amount

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The Hindu

Indian Army’s Air Defence widens wings

A range of new systems, mostly indigenous, are being inducted into the Army, with new technologies factoring in the new realities.

The Independent UK

How much sunscreen should you use and how often do you need to apply it?

Most people only apply 25 to 50 per cent of recommended amount

The Independent UK

How much sunscreen should you use and how often do you need to apply it?

Most people only apply 25 to 50 per cent of recommended amount

The New Daily

Australia’s icebreaker set to return to duties

Australia's $529 million Antarctic icebreaker will make a return to resupply duties in May after maintenance delays.

The New Daily

Australia’s icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, set to make resupply return

Australia's $529 million Antarctic icebreaker is set to return to duty after maintenance issues kept it sidelined for summer.

LiveScience

10 common skin conditions

Here's a countdown of 10 common skin conditions, some benign and others life-threatening.

The Guardian - AU

Latest revelations of harassment at Australia’s Antarctic program raise hopes for change

Second report detailing disturbing workplace culture at division has put onus on government to enact major reform

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