Tag: cancer council

  • Colour Change Wristbands Can Measure Over-Exposure to UV Rays

    Colour Change Wristbands Can Measure Over-Exposure to UV Rays

    RMIT researchers have developed a new wristband that can indicate a person’s exposure to harmful UV rays. The wristbands differ for people of different skin tones, and will also assist people suffering from vitamin D deficiencies. Previously, the only way to measure UV exposure was through the UV Index measured by the Australian Radiation Protection…

  • Daffodil Day 2018: Are the Daffodils Dying Down?

    Daffodil Day 2018: Are the Daffodils Dying Down?

    August 24th marks Daffodil Day for another year, and the charity is still moving mountains. But it seems like the days of proudly brandishing the signature bright yellow Daffodil pin on your school uniform or work bag might be slowly disappearing. The charity has seen some significant losses over the last few years. The significance…