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Scientists have engineered bacteria to mass-produce gadusol, a natural UV-blocking molecule found in fish and coral, bringing us closer to the first new sunscreen ingredient approved in over 25 years. Separately, a UK study found that weekly art activities like painting or visiting museums could make you biologically a year younger.
Scientists solved sunscreen's biggest problem: the ghostly white look that keeps people from protecting their skin. A simple shape change makes zinc oxide invisible without losing sun protection.
Researchers have developed a new sunscreen using lignin from wood that provides exceptional sun protection while lasting longer and being gentler on skin. This breakthrough could address growing safety concerns while offering better protection against skin cancer.