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HN blog post explains why sunlight's warmth doesn't predict UV sunburn risk

Blog post separates UV index from perceived sunlight warmth

1 Sep 22 5:06 PM · 1d ago · 1 article · 2 posts · 3 sources · development 1 of 4

blog.asciitweezers.com publishes an explainer arguing sunburn (UV-B DNA damage) and the warm sensation of sunlight (visible/IR heating) are driven by unrelated mechanisms and very different energy magnitudes, illustrated with solar-spectrum simulations.

Blog post separates UV index from perceived sunlight warmth
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“the sun can feel scorching hot on your skin in the morning and yet you won't sunburn (very quickly)”

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What was reported 1 claim about this development

  1. 1 outlet The UV index is not the warm sensation of sunlight on bare skin

    first by HN Frontpage, 1d ago

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