Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Radiation: Applications01:17

Radiation: Applications

2.1K
The average temperature of Earth is the subject of much current discussion. Earth is in radiative contact with both the Sun and dark space; it receives almost all its energy from the radiation of the Sun and reflects some of it into outer space. Dark space is very cold, about 3 K, so Earth radiates energy into it. For instance, heat transfer occurs from soil and grasses, the rate of which can be so rapid that frost can occur on clear summer evenings, even in warm latitudes.
The average...
2.1K
The Electromagnetic Spectrum01:24

The Electromagnetic Spectrum

36.3K
Electromagnetic waves are categorized according to their wavelengths and frequencies, giving the electromagnetic spectrum. These waves are classified as radio, infrared, ultraviolet, etc. Radio waves refer to electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from millimeters to kilometers. Radio waves are commonly used for audio communications (i.e., radios) and typically result from an alternating current in the wires of a broadcast antenna. They cover a broad wavelength range and are used...
36.3K
The Electromagnetic Spectrum02:37

The Electromagnetic Spectrum

67.6K
The electromagnetic spectrum consists of all the types of electromagnetic radiation arranged according to their frequency and wavelength. Each of the various colors of visible light has specific frequencies and wavelengths associated with them, and you can see that visible light makes up only a small portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. Because the technologies developed to work in various parts of the electromagnetic spectrum are different, for reasons of convenience and historical...
67.6K
Absorption of Radiation01:05

Absorption of Radiation

1.7K
The rate of heat transfer by emitted radiation is described by the Stefan-Boltzmann law of radiation:
1.7K
Mutations01:35

Mutations

46.7K
Mutations are changes in the sequence of DNA. These changes can occur spontaneously or they can be induced by exposure to environmental factors. Mutations can be characterized in a number of different ways: whether and how they alter the amino acid sequence of the protein, whether they occur over a small or large area of DNA, and whether they occur in somatic cells or germline cells.
Chromosomal Alterations Are Large-Scale Mutations
While point mutations are changes in a single nucleotide in...
46.7K
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy: Radiation and Light Sources01:13

Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy: Radiation and Light Sources

1.7K
Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) relies on the Beer-Lambert law, which requires that the radiation source emits a narrow range of wavelengths to match the absorption characteristics of the analyte atom. The primary criteria for choosing an appropriate radiation source in AAS is to provide a precise and intense emission at specific wavelengths that will allow accurate detection of the analyte.
Two common narrow-range 'line' sources used in AAS are hollow-cathode lamps (HCLs) and...
1.7K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Associations between urinary non-essential metal mixture and abdominal obesity in Chinese older adults: the roles of insulin resistance and vitamin D.

Environmental geochemistry and health·2026
Same author

Allergic Contact Dermatitis Caused by Online-Purchased Black Henna Temporary Tattoos.

The Australasian journal of dermatology·2026
Same author

Li-ginseng powder alleviates cancer cachexia in mice by regulating the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway and reducing inflammation.

Journal of ginseng research·2026
Same author

Stability Evaluation and Design Optimization of Underground Salt Caverns for CAES Under Static and Long-Term Load Conditions-A Case Study of Anning, China.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

Sea Urchin-Like Platinum-Coated Gold Nanozymes-Based Ultra-Sensitive Colorimetric Detection and Mechanism Differentiation Platform for Dual-Marker Guided Genotoxicity Assessment.

Advanced healthcare materials·2026
Same author

Routing distilled knowledge via mixture of LoRA experts for large language model based bundle generation.

Neural networks : the official journal of the International Neural Network Society·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 19, 2026

Dosimetry for Cell Irradiation using Orthovoltage 40-300 kV X-Ray Facilities
06:51

Dosimetry for Cell Irradiation using Orthovoltage 40-300 kV X-Ray Facilities

Published on: February 20, 2021

5.7K

Think UV, not heat!

Celestine C Wong1, Wenyuan Liu2, Peter Gies3

  • 1Occupational Dermatology Research and Education Centre, Skin and Cancer Foundation Inc, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

The Australasian Journal of Dermatology
|December 16, 2014
PubMed
Summary

Many Australians lack understanding of peak ultraviolet radiation (UVR) times, confusing heat with burning. Improving UVR awareness is crucial for effective sun protection and preventing skin cancer.

Keywords:
Sunsmart UV alertpublic health educationsun awarenessultraviolet indexultraviolet radiation

More Related Videos

Laser-heating and Radiance Spectrometry for the Study of Nuclear Materials in Conditions Simulating a Nuclear Power Plant Accident
09:18

Laser-heating and Radiance Spectrometry for the Study of Nuclear Materials in Conditions Simulating a Nuclear Power Plant Accident

Published on: December 14, 2017

11.2K
Applying X-ray Imaging Crystal Spectroscopy for Use as a High Temperature Plasma Diagnostic
06:46

Applying X-ray Imaging Crystal Spectroscopy for Use as a High Temperature Plasma Diagnostic

Published on: August 25, 2016

11.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 19, 2026

Dosimetry for Cell Irradiation using Orthovoltage 40-300 kV X-Ray Facilities
06:51

Dosimetry for Cell Irradiation using Orthovoltage 40-300 kV X-Ray Facilities

Published on: February 20, 2021

5.7K
Laser-heating and Radiance Spectrometry for the Study of Nuclear Materials in Conditions Simulating a Nuclear Power Plant Accident
09:18

Laser-heating and Radiance Spectrometry for the Study of Nuclear Materials in Conditions Simulating a Nuclear Power Plant Accident

Published on: December 14, 2017

11.2K
Applying X-ray Imaging Crystal Spectroscopy for Use as a High Temperature Plasma Diagnostic
06:46

Applying X-ray Imaging Crystal Spectroscopy for Use as a High Temperature Plasma Diagnostic

Published on: August 25, 2016

11.8K

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Dermatology
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Australia faces the world's highest skin cancer rates, largely preventable through sun protection.
  • Effective health promotion strategies are vital for mitigating risks associated with ultraviolet radiation (UVR).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate public understanding of peak UVR timing in Melbourne, Australia.
  • Assessing knowledge gaps regarding the 'sun at its most burning' period.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study utilizing questionnaires.
  • Data collected from 668 participants during corporate skin checks (2011-2013).

Main Results:

  • Only 12% correctly identified the summer solstice (December 21-22) as peak UVR time.
  • 38% identified December-January as high UVR months, while 18% associated February heat with highest UVR.
  • 25% incorrectly cited winter months or had no idea about peak UVR periods.

Conclusions:

  • A significant portion of the population misunderstands the relationship between UVR, temperature, and sunburn risk.
  • Misconceptions about UVR timing persist, particularly in cooler regions of Australia where UVR can be high despite lower temperatures.
  • Enhanced focus on UVR education in sun awareness campaigns is recommended to promote protective behaviors.