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In this packed episode, paranormal convention organizer Dave Scott and researcher Chucky break down why Bigfoot's hair might actually glow under UV light, while Walter Sterling inspects claims that calling on divine intervention halts alien abductions. Then, UK researcher Guy Anderson uncovers the forgotten empire of Tartaria, revealing how ancient cathedrals operated as Nikola Tesla free-energy power stations. Plus, retired NYPD detective Vic Ferrari recounts a chaotic arrest involving double pitbulls and a Little Italy informant, Walter Sterling rants about pitbull attacks in upscale Whole Foods stores, and the crew debates Sydney Sweeney's controversial sports-betting ad campaign.

John talks with Dr. Peter Michalos about how your skin serves as a reflection of internal health and that cumulative UV radiation is the primary driver of premature aging and dangerous cancers like melanoma.

Do you worry that your hair is thinning? You may wonder what treatments could make a real difference. After all, you wouldn't want to spend money on something that has no chance of helping. Many people also have concerns about their nails. Perhaps they are ridged, or loose, or too thick. Could that be due to nail fungus, or might it have another cause? Most importantly, what could you do about it? In this episode, you'll get a dermatologist's guide to what actually works. At The People's Pharmacy, we strive to bring you up‑to‑date, rigorously researched insights and conversations about health, medicine, wellness and health policies and health systems. While these conversations intend to offer insight and perspective, the content is provided solely for informational and educational purposes. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your medical care or treatment. How You Can Listen You could listen through your local public radio station or get the live stream at 7 am EST on Saturday, September 19, 2026, through your computer or smart phone (wunc.org).  Here is a link so you can find which stations carry our broadcast. If you can't listen to the broadcast, you may wish to hear the podcast later. You can subscribe through your favorite podcast provider, download the mp3 using the link at the bottom of the page, or listen to the stream on this post starting on Sept. 21, 2026. What Actually Works for Hair and Nail Problems Dr. Chris Adigun practices both general and cosmetic dermatology. We wanted to ask her about nail problems in particular because they are very common and she maintains a specialty in treating them. We asked her about the most common nail problems she sees, and she named simple onycholysis (pronounced Oh-nick-oh-LYE-sis). In this condition, the nail begins to lift away from the nail bed. You can identify it because the white area at the fingertip becomes much more extensive than usual. Usually, this is due to exposure to acids such as citrus juices or cleaning solutions. Having your hands in and out of irritants or even water (with or without soap) could lead to onycholysis. An overactive thyroid gland could also lead to onycholysis. To prevent it, try to avoid putting your hands into that sort of liquid. If you must do so, use gloves. And of course, a good hand cream to bolster the skin barrier is a very good idea. If these approaches don't do the trick, especially if there are other symptoms, the doctor may want to test for thyroid function. Another common problem is allergic contact dermatitis. This could be caused by some of the same irritating substances responsible for onycholysis, but cosmetics are common culprits here. Nail polish and remover, especially nail polish remover, can cause nail problems for some people. If you are one of them, what actually works best might mean finding a less irritating product or, even better, leaving the nails unadorned. White Spots on Nails Many people have noticed white spots on their nails. We asked Dr. Adigun what causes these, and she replied that usually they are not worrisome. If you bang your fingertip, as you might if you slammed it in a door or a drawer, the trauma may show up several weeks later as a white spot. (More serious trauma could show up as a dark spot due to blood pooling under the nail; we discussed that with podiatrist Jane Anderson here,  but not with Dr. Adigun.) What About Ridges on the Nails? Nail ridges are very common, and the ones that run lengthwise along the same axis as the finger are due to aging. Just as our skin develops wrinkles, so do our nails. Consequently, there are no effective treatments. Nail ridges in children are a different story. They might show up as nails having the texture of sandpaper, or they could be horizontal ridges. Such nails should be seen by a physician, as they could signal an inflammatory condition called lichen planus or even an early sign of psoriasis. While we don't have cures for these conditions, there are effective medications to manage them. Hangnails and Cuticle Problems Are you surprised that dermatologists have a fancy term to describe cuticle problems and other trouble affecting the skin around the nail? They call it paronychia (PEAR-oh-nick-ee-ya). If it is caused by an infection, it might be treated with an antimicrobial compound. The best preventative is not to pull, bite or clip off hangnails or rough spots in the cuticles, the skin near the nails. Instead, moisturize and possibly cover the spot with a bandage to remove the temptation while it softens and heals. Instant glue is another simple remedy that really works for hangnails. Treating Nail Fungus When the nails are thick, ugly and hard to trim, often people blame nail fungus. But surprisingly, it isn't always the culprit. Mechanical trauma can also create thick nails that are hard to cut. If the nail is thick because it is on a hammer toe so it bumps against the insole of the shoe, antifungal treatment won't help. If a healthcare professional addresses it when it first appears, it may be treatable, but once the body has grown accustomed to producing that thick nail, there may be no effective treatment. Some nail infections are bacterial as well as fungal. Both may show up together, or the infection may be one or the other. A dermatologist has techniques for diagnosing whether the problem is due to a fungus or to bacteria such as Corynebacterium. Different types of antimicrobial medicines are effective for these infections. Athlete's foot also needs a real diagnosis, since it too might be bacterial rather than fungal in nature. OTC athlete's foot medicines target fungal infections. Handling Hair Loss Both men and women experience hair thinning, and no one is pleased about it. The patterns differ, with men noticing a receding hairline and less hair on their temples. Women's hair loss tends to form a Christmas-tree pattern, with the tip of the tree right behind the hairline and the base spreading out over the crown of the head. Women are also prone to hair loss after giving birth to a baby. However, while that may be alarming in the moment, it often corrects itself without treatment over the following months. Hormonal Treatments for Hair Loss With men, scientists have identified testosterone metabolites as contributing factors. Drugs such as finasteride (Propecia) or dutasteride block those metabolites and help men regrow hair. Dr. Adigun has begun using these compounds in women who are beyond childbearing. (They are off limits for a person who might become pregnant because they could interfere with the normal development of genitals in a fetus.) A different hormonal treatment for hair loss is spironolactone. Dermatologists have long used it to treat female pattern hair loss. A review found that spironolactone is an effective and safe treatment option for hair loss” (Cureus, Aug. 16, 2023). Besides boosting scalp hair growth, however, it can also cause itchy scalp, facial hair growth and menstrual problems. Another approach that actually works for hair loss is minoxidil (Rogaine). Most people are familiar with this as a topical product to be applied twice daily. That might get old after a while. Also, some people react to the product with contact dermatitis, irritation or itching. Low-dose oral minoxidil seems to work as well as topical minoxidil without the irritation. Another possible option which is better than placebo but not as potent as full strength topical minoxidil is rosemary oil. It is less likely to cause itching, however. This Week’s Guest Chris G. Adigun, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist and the President and Medical Director of the Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill, which she founded in 2016. Dr. Adigun practices both general and cosmetic dermatology, with a strong emphasis on minimally invasive treatments that deliver natural, impactful results. She has devoted much of her career to increasing public awareness of skin cancer and the harmful effects of UV exposure—both medical and cosmetic—and maintains an academic specialty in nail disorders. Chris G. Adigun, MD, FAAD, Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill Listen to the Podcast The podcast of this program will be available Monday, September 21, 2026, after broadcast on Sept. 19. You can stream the show from this site and download the podcast for free. This week's episode contains additional information on hair loss due to chemotherapy and why it may grow back with a different color or texture. We also discuss red light therapy for hair growth, along with biotin supplements. Those call for caution, as they can interfere with the results on tests for thyroid function. Download the mp3, or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

This week, Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi start the episode off by discussing the latest CircuitPython developments before covering some impressive reverse engineering efforts, the benefits of modeling your projects in 3D, and some of the most incredible timepieces that have ever graced the pages of Hackaday. You'll also hear about the fascinating potential of combing 3D and UV printing, Linux on the ESP32, and a virtual TV station that pulls from the Internet Archive. The episode wraps up with a Hackaday Europe double-feature: one talk extols the virtues of keeping things simple through bare metal development, while the other covers off-world hacks and fixes that will make you want to sign up for Space Camp. Check out the links if you want to follow along, and as always, tell us what you think about this episode in the comments!  

Host Casey Fatchett talks with alternative process photographer Britt Bradley, known professionally as Nitrate Fox, about wet plate collodion photography, the history and politics baked into a 170-year-old medium, and Bradley's self-published photo book Jamnesia, which documents the roller derby community in tintype. In this episode: Why Bradley chose a non-gender-specific artist name — and how it changed their exhibition acceptance rate Collodion's history as "a perpetual representation of the white male gaze," and how seating, standing, and exposure time shaped who was centered in 19th-century photographs How collodion's UV sensitivity affects the rendering of different skin tones Sharing copyright and physical plates with sitters as a way of redistributing power in the photographer/subject relationship The physical demands of wet plate: working within feet of a darkroom, racing the clock before a plate dries, and a 120-degree, quarter-mile sprint story from shooting on Fremont Street in Las Vegas What "truth" in photography really means — from treaty photographs to Dorothea Lange's contact sheets to Pete Souza's approach to documenting the White House Museum and archive access: how members of the public can actually request to view historic photographic collections Studio rules: "no negative self-talk" and "we always ask for consent" — and the story of photographing derby skater Aveda after her double mastectomy Why Bradley shoots roller derby "from the inside out" as a skater themself, rather than as an outside documentarian What three years, six states, 50+ leagues, and 500+ tintypes taught Bradley about derby community, care, and identity Embracing collodion's unpredictable artifacts as part of the story, not a flaw to eliminate Advice for anyone starting out in alternative process photography Episode Promos On1 Photo RAW - https://nerdyphotographer.com/recommends/on1 Nerdy Photographer Contract Templates - https://nerdyphotographer.com/product-category/contracts/ Siteground Web Hosting - https://siteground.com/go/nerdy Survey Monkey - https://get.surveymonkey.com/nerdy About My Guest Britt Bradley (Nitrate Fox) alternative process photographer and artist. Her work explores identity, empowerment, subculture, and personal narrative through hand-crafted photographic processes that bridge contemporary storytelling with 19th-century techniques. Bradley's work has been exhibited nationally and was recognized as a Photolucida Critical Mass Top 50 photographer and a LensCulture Critics' Choice selection. She is the author of Jamnesia, a monograph documenting the world of roller derby through Wet Plate Collodion. Website: nitratefox.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/Nitrate_Fox TikTok: https://tiktok.com/Nitrate_Fox Book: Jamnesia: The Alternative Art of Athleticism — self-published, limited edition, available now at nitratefox.com Follow the Nerdy Photographer Podcast: Instagram - https://instagram.com/thenerdyphoto Reddit - https://reddit.com/u/thenerdyphoto Threads - https://threads.com/thenerdyphoto Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/thenerdyphoto.bsky.social TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@thenerdyphoto About The Podcast The Nerdy Photographer Podcast is written and produced by Casey Fatchett. Casey is a professional photographer in the New York City / Northern New Jersey with more than 20 years of experience. He just wants to help people and make them laugh. You can view Casey's wedding work at https://fatchett.com or his non-wedding work at https://caseyfatchettphotography.com    If you have any questions or comments about this episode or any other episodes, OR if you would like to ask a photography related question or have ideas for a topic for a future episode, please reach out to us at https://nerdyphotographer.com/contact

The first FDA-approved UV filter in 20+ years is finally here! This week we're breaking down everything you need to know about bemotrizinol (a.k.a. BEMT), the buzzy sunscreen filter that's hitting vanities this month, with Ava Matthews, co-founder of Ultra Violette. The cult Aussie brand's Supreme Screen SPF 50 sells somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, but last year, they had to pull one product from the market after Choice testing showed that the SPF protection did not measure up to the amount on the label. Listen in as Ava takes us behind the scenes behind this shocking and costly event, and the steps they've taken to regain customer trust.In this episode you'll discover:What BEMT actually is — and what makes it different than other UV filters on the marketWhy BEMT is a god-send for acne-prone girlies, like the brand's first-to-Sephora BEMT drop, Unblock ScreenThe truth about “100% mineral” sunscreens vs. sneaky hybrid formulas — and the boosters to be on the lookout for on the labelThe real talk on "Sunscreen Gate" — the recall that made headlines around the world, what actually happened behind the scenes, and how Ultra Violette overhauled its testingAva's own sunscreen routine: the formula she trusts after “crazy” CO2 laser, the one she relies on for mid-day touch-ups and the glassy new formula she's testing for a 2027 launch!Shop everything in this episode: ULTRA VIOLETTE | Unblock Screen SPF 50 Breakout-Friendly Skinscreen: (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off)ULTRA VIOLETTE - Spf 40 Velvet Screen Blurring Mineral Skinscreen: (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off)ULTRA VIOLETTE | Fave Screen SPF 50 Lightweight Milky Face Sunscreen with Bemotrizinol: (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off)ULTRA VIOLETTE - Supreme Screen SPF 50 One-and-Done SKINSCREEN 50ml: (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off)ULTRA VIOLETTE - Future Screen SPF 50 Modern Mineral Skinscreen: (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off)ULTRA VIOLETTE - Sheen Screen SPF 50 Hydrating Lip Balm (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off)ULTRA VIOLETTE - Preen Screen SPF 50 Reapplication Mist Skinscreen (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off)Shop more of my favorite products here: https://shopmy.us/shop/breakingbeautypodcast

In this episode of Weird News, Steve Stevens tackles one of the strangest beauty trends making the rounds online: young men shaving or trimming their eyelashes for a supposedly more masculine look. What begins as a humorous look at modern grooming quickly turns into a cautionary note about why eyelashes matter more than people may realize. The conversation explores how some men are copying the trend at barbershops and salons, but also highlights the health risks of cutting lashes too short. Beyond style, eyelashes help protect the eyes from dirt, sweat, debris, and UV rays, making this bizarre trend more than just a cosmetic choice.

A muted Adam attempts a solemn September 11th opening, Daniel's tinnitus refuses to observe the moment of silence, and we're off to the races—almost literally. Daniel weighs a cautious return to running before Wine & Dine, then sends Devs straight to editing jail for crimes against pacing while making the case that Star City deserves more than one episode to work its Soviet-space-program magic.Adam's beloved UV printer demands a $600 organ transplant, inspires the launch of the entirely fictional UFlexon, and raises the deeply important question of why printer discounts are respectable but Aldi cheese is apparently comedy gold. From there, the boys troubleshoot Codex, marvel at Apple's shocking invention of a foldable phone, demand holograms and shit, and turn Tony from Illinois's driving dilemma into a suspiciously elaborate app-development assignment.AI takes over the household finances as Daniel tackles benefits and retirement contributions while Adam learns exactly how long he has before becoming destitute—and gets personally attacked over his streaming subscriptions. Daniel scores an extremely legitimate six out of five in the News Game, birthdays bring Harry Connick Jr., Adam Sandler, and Hugh Grant, and MS Now finally offers cable-news access without a cable-sized ransom. We're back next week; until then, we hope you enjoy this highly professional organization in action.Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.comVoice/SMS: 707-613-3284

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Most biology textbooks treat the water in our body as background, a solvent that DNA and proteins float around in. But what if a large portion of the energy in our body is actually coming from the water in our cells? And what if a disturbance to the structure of that water is a hallmark of cancer and other diseases?Dr. Gerald Pollack is a Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Washington and one of the few scientists studying what water is actually doing inside our cells. He says water is not the background, it is doing the work. It is a battery, and it is supplying us energy.Episode show notes + some bonus clips from this episode I only released for premium subscribers, find them: https://livelongerworld.com/p/gpollackHe explains:◼️ How 99% of the molecules in our body are water molecules, and how water is not just a background solvent◼️ How water is a battery and gives us energy◼️ Why every cancer cell is dehydrated with low electrical potential◼️ The role of infrared light and sunlight on water in our cells◼️ What builds EZ water: sun, sauna, red light, grounding, juicing, deuterium depleted water, turmeric, holy basil and ghee◼️ The effect of Hyperbaric oxygen, PEMF and magnets on EZ water◼️ The link between dementia and EZ waterTIMESTAMPS:00:00 Water in our cells is central to every disease00:38 Why almost nobody in biology studies water01:18 99% of your molecules are water. So why is it treated as filler?03:41 What water is actually doing inside a cell07:44 Gilbert Ling, and the book that made his students say all of biology is wrong11:25 The experiment that started structured water research14:09 Why cellular water behaves more like a gel than a liquid16:29 The moment they realized water is a battery18:29 What charges the water battery, and it isn't food18:52 Health Stacked19:43 Is all the water in your cells this kind of water?23:46 Why he says we shouldn't even call it water24:57 Does energy actually come from ATP?27:23 If ATP isn't the fuel, what is it doing there?30:38 What every cancer cell has in common33:47 Free things that rebuild the structure of your cellular water34:48 Turmeric, holy basil and ghee: what his lab found when they tested them35:11 Morning sun, red light, saunas and grounding36:22 Hyperbaric oxygen, and how he went looking for it37:26 PEMF, FSM, and the magnet result that surprised him41:42 Do WiFi routers shrink the water in your cells?43:47 The dementia case & water connection46:32 His answer to the strongest criticism of his work51:13 Healers, water memory, and the paper he's about to publish54:36 What anesthesia does to the water in your cells55:07 What changes if he turns out to be right57:30 One thing behind almost every disease?59:07 Why he thinks water drives volcanoes and earthquakesAASTHA, LIVE LONGER WORLD:Join 2,400+ for practical health protocols on circadian alignment, light, EMF, and non-toxic living: https://livelongerworld.com/X: https://x.com/aasthajs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aasthajs/My health stack: https://www.healthstacked.com/aasthajsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aasthajs/HEALTH PRODUCTS I LOVE:◼️VivaRays 4 in 1 Blue Blockers and UV transmitters: https://vivarays.com/livelongerworld or discount code LIVELONGERWORLD for 10% off◼️Healthy Home Shop Circadian Bulbs: https://thehealthyhome.shop/livelongerworld for 10% off◼️Daylight Computer No-blue screen: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/livelongerworld for $25 offFull list of health products I use: https://www.healthstacked.com/aasthajsDr. Gerald Pollack:Website: https://www.pollacklab.org/Books: https://www.pollacklab.org/publicationsRELATED POSTS:Avoiding the sun kills more people than skin cancer: https://www.livelongerworld.com/p/sunsmokingI covered my WiFi router in foil & reduced EMF radiation 50x: https://www.livelongerworld.com/p/emfphoneWhy I Stopped Taking Vitamin D Supplements: https://www.livelongerworld.com/p/vitd

Send us Fan MailHot air drying has powered print and coating lines for decades, but it comes with a familiar trade-off: you heat the whole substrate, spend energy you do not really need to spend, and still fight limitations on speed and material choice. We sit down with Dr Kai Bär, Managing Director, President, and Owner of adphos, to get practical about an alternative: high-power photonic drying using near infrared energy that targets the liquid layer and absorbs where it matters most.Kai explains the core difference in working principle between conventional thermal drying and photonic processes, including the often-misunderstood point that “photonic” does not mean zero heat, it means better control of where heat is created and how it moves. We talk about why that matters for digital inkjet printing, coatings, labels, and especially packaging, where water-based inks on plastics and flexible packaging can be constrained by temperature sensitivity, solvent concerns, and cases where UV curing is a no-go for food or skin-contact applications.We also zoom out to the wider industrial picture: coil coating, paper manufacturing with high liquid removal, thermal forming, and emerging projects in printed electronics, solar cells, ultra-fast particle processing, and even lithium battery manufacturing. Finally, we tackle the cost question head-on, focusing on process cost, automation, reproducibility, and ROI rather than judging the technology by equipment price alone. If you find this useful, subscribe, share it with a colleague working on production upgrades, and leave a review with the one drying bottleneck you most want to solve.Listen on:Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyWhat is FuturePrint?FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 20,000 people per month read our articles, listen to our podcasts, view our TV features, click on our e-newsletters and attend our in-person and virtual events. We hope to see you at one of our future in-person events:FuturePrint Packaging, Labels & DTS Summit, 29-30 September '26, Valencia, SpainFuturePrint Industrial Print Show, 11-12 May '27, Munich, Germany

A solar pool cover can feel like magic when your water stays warmer overnight, your chlorine level holds longer, and you stop refilling as often from evaporation. It can also feel like a nightmare when the “bargain” bubble cover starts shedding blue particles into the skimmer, or when a heavy, wet cover turns a normal service visit into a messy wrestling match. I break down what actually matters when you buy a solar pool cover or pool blanket, including why quality beats price and what normal wear looks like after a few seasons. We also get practical about the parts nobody warns you about: the dirt and pollen that builds up on top, the debris that dumps into the pool when you remove it, and the simple rules that keep everyone sane. If you are a pool service pro, you will hear the exact boundaries I set so I am not spending unpaid time uncovering and recovering pools, and so I am not stuck with liability if a reel handle breaks or a cover tears. If you are a homeowner, you will learn how timing matters after chemicals are added, and why leaving the cover off for a couple hours can protect the cover and keep the water cleaner. Then we dig into performance: heat retention that can push water temperature up by 5 to 10 degrees in summer, reduced UV burn-off that can lower chlorine demand, and the hidden risk of algae growth in shaded areas if you do not brush well. We talk fit, gaps, cutting, and why full water coverage drives the best results for evaporation control and cleaner water. If you want the benefits without the weekly headaches, press play, subscribe, and share the episode with a pool owner or pool tech, then leave a quick review with your biggest solar cover question.Solar pool covers can seriously improve heat retention, reduce evaporation, and help chlorine last longer, but they also create real mess and liability if they are cheap, cut wrong, or handled at the wrong time. I lay out what to buy, how to set ground rules with customers, and how to keep pool service smooth while still letting homeowners get the benefits.  • choosing a high-quality solar pool cover to avoid plastic shedding in the skimmer, pump basket, and filter  • realistic expectations on cover lifespan and early failure signs  • color choices and why appearance usually comes second to durability  • why covers reduce evaporation and how that ties to water conservation  • service-day rules so the homeowner removes and replaces the cover  • why chemicals and cover timing matter for cover longevity  • reel pros and cons, breakage risk, and avoiding liability  • getting proper coverage with minimal gaps for heat and debris control  • why many pros do not cut or deliver covers  • handling missed cover removal and setting boundaries  • using an automatic cleaner under the cover to prevent hidden debris and stains  Learn more at swimming poollearning.com.  Click on the podcast icon.  you can learn more at pullgangcoaching.com.  Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA  REWARDS Apphttps://hasa.com/hasa-appThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Support the showThanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you:Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.comWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPLPodcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching GroupJoin an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry's leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business.Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs)$59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoachingLimits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits     [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ]$50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-roadAcid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

In this episode of Platemark, Ann Shafer sits down with master framer Thoren Vadala of Make-A-Frame Atlantic to explore the meticulous, often overlooked world of picture framing. From the technical realities of custom woodworking versus manufactured MDF to conservation standards like cotton rag mats and UV-filtering glass, Thoren breaks down what it truly takes to protect and elevate a work of art on paper. Tune in for an engaging discussion on framing philosophy, avoiding the trap of standard black-and-white presentation, and why early collaboration between artists and framers makes all the difference.   Show me the images !!   Frameatlantic.com IG @makeitframe   Other suppliers Gaylord: gaylord.com Spink and Gabor: no website Small Corporation: smallcorp.com Bark Frames: barkframeworks.com University Products: universityproducts.com

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a handwritten recipe, a small-town move, and one laser turn into a full engraving business?In this episode of **The Riley Black Project**, John and Crystal sit down with **Michael and Flora from Havet Engraved** to talk about their journey from Port St. Lucie, Florida to Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, and how they went from one machine in a basement to a growing engraving business with lasers, UV printing, sandblasting, metal marking, apparel, and more.Michael and Flora share how a sentimental engraved cutting board sparked the idea for their business, why personalized gifts mean so much, and how one small-town customer ordering cutting boards helped them start building real momentum. They also talk about originally planning to open a UPS Store, realizing that franchise life was not the right fit, and choosing to go all in on their own engraving business instead.We get into the real stuff too: scary business pivots, working with your spouse, educating customers on what laser engraving, UV printing, and sandblasting can actually do, learning new machines, investing before you feel ready, and why networking can completely change the trajectory of a small business.Whether you're a laser owner, UV printer, sandcarver, maker, small business owner, or creative entrepreneur trying to figure out your next move, this episode is packed with real-world lessons on growth, risk, community, and building a business around meaningful work.

Should you use a traditional ceramic coating, a ceramic spray coating or a wax? The correct choice depends on how long you want the protection to last, how much preparation you're willing to do and how you plan to maintain your vehicle. In this video, I break down the real differences between The Gloss Boss, Tough As Shell and Wax 'N Relax. I'll also explain which option I would recommend for a leased car, a brand-new vehicle, an older daily driver and a vehicle that has already been ceramic coated. One important point: no liquid ceramic coating, spray coating or wax will prevent rock chips. For actual impact protection, you need paint protection film. These products are designed to protect against environmental contamination, chemicals, UV exposure and oxidation while making your vehicle easier to wash and maintain. THE THREE SIMPLE PROTECTION SYSTEMS: Easiest protection Wash with The Super Soaper and protect with Tough As Shell. Longest-lasting protection Prepare the paint with Picture Perfect Polish and protect it with The Gloss Boss. Fastest maintenance Wash with The Super Soaper and apply Wax 'N Relax while the vehicle is still wet. You can combine these products, but you do not need to apply everything during the same detail. More products and more layers do not automatically create better results. PRODUCTS TALKED ABOUT:  Wax 'n Relax: https://jimbosdetailing.com/WnR or on Amazon https://amzn.to/4xctSwl Bundles: https://jimbosdetailing.com/collections/bundles The Gloss Boss: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TGB Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TAS or on Amazon https://amzn.to/4r5UxYr The Super Soaper: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TSS or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/49KEM2d Picture Perfect Polish: https://jimbosdetailing.com/PPP or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4sQWpWu Microfiber towels: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/orange-wash-microfiber or https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/everyday-microfiber Cut & Finish Pad: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/cut-finish-pad or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3LsxJ69 Finishing Pad: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/black-finishing-pad or on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJNDCPTG SHOP ALL JIMBO'S DETAILING ON AMAZON: https://amzn.to/3LX3mVE ceramic coating, ceramic spray coating, car wax, ceramic coating vs wax, ceramic spray vs ceramic coating, best paint protection, car paint protection, Tough As Shell, Gloss Boss, Wax N Relax, Jimbo's Detailing, Auto Detailing Podcast, beginner car detailing, ceramic coating maintenance, new car paint protection, ceramic coating for beginners, spray ceramic coating, rinse off wax, detailing products

On this episode of the Stellar podcast, we’re shifting gears to talk about something that affects almost every Australian: the damage our everyday lives may be doing to our skin.Associate Professor Michelle Rodrigues, an internationally recognised dermatologist and expert in pigmentation and skin of colour, explains what our screens could be doing to our skin, why our skin keeps a “biological diary” of UV exposure and how damage from decades ago can emerge later in life.Michelle also reveals the everyday exposure many of us overlook, busts common skincare myths and explains why it’s never too late to protect your skin.This episode was produced in partnership with La-Roche Posay. Discover the NEW La Roche Posay Mela B3 Double Dose on https://www.laroche-posay.com.au/Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand.Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au. And from @larocheposayaunzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and welcome back to Jo's Art History Podcast. This episode is part of a special five part series, produced in collaboration with British Art Fair and PensionBee, celebrating five artists who've found a second act in life through their creative practice. Their work will be shown as part of the Born To exhibition at British Art Fair this September.The ArtistMike Kelly spent a long career in corporate consulting, with photography always running in the background. After seeing his daughter fall in love with her time studying at Manchester Metropolitan University, Mike enrolled in the same MA in Photography, starting the course the same year she finished it. He went in without expectations, and has since been amazed by how warm and inclusive he's found the environment despite his age. In a short space of time he's picked up awards, commissions including a large scale piece for Manchester School of Art, solo exhibitions, and a show at the Mall Galleries in London. He even sold his first piece of artwork to a curator during the application process for this very exhibition.Featured worksThreshold V & Threshold II, both UV cured photographic prints on GF Smith PikeWebsite: www.mikeakelly.com Instagram: @mikeakelly.workPensionBeeThis episode's PensionBee segment asks: Why do you need to consolidate your old pensions?Thank you to our partner PensionBee, a leading online pension provider on a mission to build pension confidence so that everyone can enjoy a happy retirement. PensionBee's exciting campaign ‘Born to Retire' highlights how retirement isn't the end of your life, it's just the beginning. In celebration of this campaign, PensionBee is holding a feature exhibition ‘Born To' at British Art Fair, showcasing what becomes possible when financial security gives people the freedom to pursue their passions. Curated by me, Jo McLaughlin, presenter of Jo's Art History, the artists featured are all aged 50 and over, with practices that reflect longevity, reinvention, or sustained creative ambition. Discover the exhibition from 24 to 27 September at the Saatchi Gallery, London.PensionBee's monthly podcast, The Pension Confident Podcast, aims to help listeners better understand the world of personal finance and pensions. Listen or watch the full episodes on YouTube. Their website and award-winning app help savers understand pensions with helpful tools like their Pension Calculator, blogs, and videos. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings online with ease and can combine and contribute from one place. Self-employed pension savers can even open a flexible pension plan, contributing as often or as little as they like. Find out how PensionBee can help you retire well.When investing, your money is at risk.Thank you for listening & supporting Jo's Art History Podcast

Hvorfor har vi har gjort solen til en fiende, og glemt at kroppen vår er bygget for og i lys?Fredrik Pautlun er tilbake hos oss, og denne gangen går vi rett inn i et tema som vekker både sterke meninger og sterke følelser: sollys, UV og menneskets biologi.Vi har i mange år lært at UV betyr DNA-skade, fotoaldring og økt risiko for hudkreft. Det er en viktig del av bildet. Men er det hele bildet? For lys påvirker langt mer enn huden.Vi snakker om UVA, UVB, rødt og nærinfrarødt lys, og om hvordan lys kan påvirke blant annet nitrogenoksid og blodtrykk, døgnrytme, mitokondrier, immunforsvar og hormonelle signalveier.Fredrik har sendt oss flere studier som utfordrer den forenklede «jo mindre UV, desto bedre»-tankegangen. Blant dem er en stor svensk studie på nær 29 000 kvinner, der solariumsbruk var assosiert med lavere total dødelighet og lengre overlevelse. Dette er observasjonsdata og viser ikke at solarium i seg selv gir bedre helse men det reiser interessante spørsmål om hvordan vi tolker UV, dose, eksponeringsmønster og total lysbiologi.Vi spør:Er problemet UV i seg selv eller forbrenning, dose og måten vi eksponeres på?Kan en D-vitaminkapsel erstatte det kroppen får fra naturlig lys?Hvor mye vet vi egentlig om lys og kjønnshormoner?Hvorfor solen føles så utrolig godt? Hva skjer med beta-endorfin og kroppens belønningssystem?Og hvilken rolle spiller huden som et biologisk og nevroendokrint organ?Vi går også inn i det mer kontroversielle spørsmålet om solarium. Må vi tenke mer nyansert rundt dette, eller er dokumentasjonen fortsatt for usikker?Hvordan bygger vi et godt lysregime gjennom en mørk norsk vinter?Dette er en episode om lys, UV, evolusjon og helse.Fredrik Paulun: @fredrikpaulunSjekk også ut @drtorkil og SOLKURENEksklusiv rabatt med koden BIOHACKINGGIRLS25, få 25% på produkter på hjemmesiden www.astea-longevity.seOslo Skinlab:Eksklusiv rabatt med koden BIOHACK: 65 % på første pakke , 30 % på øvrige produkterTakk til Micdrop media for redigering

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Health reporter Diana Bletter joins host Gabriella Jacobs for today's episode. Following a recent reporting visit to Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights, Bletter discusses the significant uptick in Druze applications for Israeli citizenship instead of permanent residency, a change due to the recent regime change in Syria. Bletter turns to health issues, including the scientific risks of UV tanning. Bletter reports that the UV index has gone viral on social media in Israel and around the world, used as a guide for when people can achieve the best bronzing. A new study conducted by scientists at Weizmann Institute of Science shows that the active ingredient in Viagra disrupts cancer cells' metastasis, notes Bletter. Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Gabriella Jacobs and edited by Ari Schlacht.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Bruce from BMC Bioscience LLC breaks down the intersection of high-level Green Tree Python (Morelia viridis) breeding, laboratory-backed biosecurity, and reptile genetics.Bruce shares his journey from getting his first GTPs in 1997 to formally establishing BMC Bioscience in 2020 with a massive focus on disease screening, biosecurity protocols, and advancing keeper standards across the community. We dive deep into serpentovirus and cryptosporidium testing, the realities of polygenic versus simple recessive/dominant traits, the 2019 taxonomic shifts in GTPs, and Bruce's ongoing research into how UV lighting impacts neonatal development.In This Episode, We Discuss:- The BMC Bioscience Story: Bruce's keeping background (since 1991) and scaling a professional breeding program.- Biosecurity & Testing: Disease protocols, dedicated quarantine, and navigating serpentovirus/crypto screening.- GTP Taxonomy & Morphs: The split into two distinct species, working with subspecies-specific lines vs. designer chondros, and inheritance debates.- Genetics & Neonate Care: Polygenic traits, neonatal color changes, and the science behind captive bloodlines.- UV Lighting Research: Bruce's findings on the role of artificial UV lighting in neonatal development.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/258-bmc-bioscience/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:https://www.bmcbioscience.com/https://www.facebook.com/bmcbioscience/https://www.instagram.com/bmc_bioscience_llc/Photos and Video in Episode:https://www.instagram.com/bmc_bioscience_llc/

When news broke that the FDA finally approved bemotrizinol — the first new sunscreen ingredient cleared in the United States in over two decades — many people in the health community celebrated it as the ultimate breakthrough in sun protection.  Since it's been used safely across Europe for over 20 years and underwent extensive safety testing, the immediate assumption is that any bemotrizinol-based sunscreen hitting shelves is an automatic win for clean living.  But that assumes the active ingredient is the only thing ending up on your skin. So the real issue isn't whether bemotrizinol itself is safe — it's how manufacturers formulate the actual products they sell to consumers. In this episode, I break down the science and safety profile behind bemotrizinol, explain why I ordered the first product available on Amazon the moment it launched, and reveal why I sent it right back without even opening the bottle. On paper, bemotrizinol is arguably the best chemical UV filter available. Unlike older chemical sunscreen ingredients that readily absorb through the skin into the bloodstream and act as endocrine disruptors, bemotrizinol has a large molecular weight that prevents it from crossing the skin-blood barrier.  Multiple clinical trials show zero detectable absorption even with repeated daily applications. It's exceptionally photostable, does not mimic estrogen or suppress testosterone, and offers broad-spectrum protection without leaving the thick white cast typical of physical mineral blockers. The problem begins when you look at the rest of the bottle. Curious to see what was currently available, I bought an SPF 50 sunscreen from BioPop Health marketed prominently around its bemotrizinol content. But turning the bottle over revealed a lineup of problematic companion ingredients: octinoxate (a known xenoestrogen banned in Hawaii and Palau for environmental and hormonal toxicity), a formaldehyde-releasing preservative, an iodine releaser restricted in Europe, propylparabens, and synthetic fragrances.  Combining an advanced, clean UV filter with legacy endocrine-disrupting chemicals defeats the entire purpose of seeking out a better ingredient. My personal approach to the sun hasn't changed: I focus on building a natural UV callus through gradual, year-round exposure, and I rely on shade, protective clothing, or clean mineral sunscreen from OneSkin when intense sun demands it.  Bemotrizinol is a genuinely promising ingredient, but until reputable brands release clean formulations free of hormone-disrupting fillers, grabbing the first bemotrizinol sunscreen you see on the market is a mistake. Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Peluva! Peluva makes minimalist shoes to support optimal foot, back and joint health. I started wearing Peluvas several months ago, and I haven't worn regular shoes since. I encourage you to consider trading your sneakers or training shoes for a pair of Peluvas, and then watch the health of your feet and lower back improve while reducing your risk of injury.  To learn more about why I love Peluva barefoot shoes, check out my in-depth review: https://michaelkummer.com/health/peluva-review/  And use code MICHAEL to get 10% off your first pair: https://michaelkummer.com/go/peluva  Learn More: 136: Rethinking Sun Exposure From Scratch: https://www.primalshiftpodcast.com/136-rethinking-sun-exposure-from-scratch/ OneSkin Sunscreen Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzxwbOcLiVs  21: Is Sunscreen Destroying Your Health?: https://www.primalshiftpodcast.com/is-sunscreen-destroying-your-health/  In this episode: 00:00 Intro: FDA approves Bemotrizinol 01:27 Review: Bemotrizinol-Based Sunscreen SPF 50 02:28 How sunscreens absorb 05:16 Why it took 20 years to get approved 05:46 Ingredient list red flags 08:00 Octinoxate hormone risks 10:01 More toxic additives 10:55 Will I use sunscreen? 13:14 Final thoughts Find me on social media for more health and wellness content: Website: https://michaelkummer.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelKummer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primalshiftpodcast/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/michaelkummer/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mkummer82 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmichaelkummer/ [Medical Disclaimer] The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health. [Affiliate Disclaimer] I earn affiliate commissions from some of the brands and products I review on this channel. While that doesn't change my editorial integrity, it helps make this channel happen. If you'd like to support me, please use my affiliate links or discount code.

In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, welcomes Darrell Rigel, MD, MS, for a discussion of photoprotection, sunscreen regulation, and how dermatologists can help patients make informed choices about sun protection. Dr Rigel begins by examining why melanoma prevention requires attention to both primary and secondary prevention. While reducing UV exposure and using sunscreen can help lower risk, early recognition and access to dermatologic care remain critical once a suspicious lesion develops. He discusses geographic differences in melanoma incidence and mortality in the United States and how factors such as UV exposure and access to care can contribute to these patterns. The conversation then traces the complicated regulatory history of sunscreens in the United States. Dr Rigel reviews developments from the emergence of higher-SPF products in the 1980s through subsequent FDA monographs, debates surrounding the safety and systemic absorption of sunscreen filters, and legislation intended to accelerate review of new ingredients. He explains how this history has contributed to the United States having fewer available UV filters than other parts of the world. A significant recent development is bemotrizinol, a broad-spectrum, photostable UV filter that has undergone extensive FDA-requested testing. Dr Rigel discusses its coverage across UVB and UVA wavelengths, cosmetic properties, and potential to expand sunscreen formulation options in the United States.* Drs Del Rosso and Rigel also address how clinicians can evaluate sunscreen products and counsel patients amid persistent misinformation. They discuss the importance of appropriate product testing, selecting products patients will actually use, and providing guidance on application of sprays, sticks, and other formulations. The discussion also considers photoprotection in patients with darker skin tones, including melanoma risk, UVA-associated dyspigmentation, and the importance of cosmetically acceptable formulations that minimize visible residue or white cast. Tune in to the episode to hear Drs Del Rosso and Rigel discuss the science and regulation behind modern sunscreens, strategies for addressing patient misconceptions, and ways to make consistent photoprotection more achievable across a range of skin types and patient preferences. *Editor's note: This episode was recorded prior to FDA approval of bemotrizinol. The FDA has since approved bemotrizinol for use in the United States.

The sun is not as damaging as you've been told… Zaid Dahhaj shows us where the research breaks. Zaid runs The Circadian Classroom and studies circadian biology from first principles, which is how he ended up pulling apart the mainstream narrative around melanin, melanoma, and sunscreen. Once you understand that the research demonising UV is largely built on isolated UV exposure, nocturnal mice, albino mice, and keratinocyte-only petri dishes, the whole "sun causes cancer" story starts to look a lot less airtight. Melanin gets reframed here as an active defence system rather than damage on a ledger. It's photoprotective, it dissipates UV as heat, and it even chelates certain heavy metals. Night shift work is classified as a probable carcinogen, and most people are living a low-grade version of it: dark days indoors, and bright nights under LEDs. That's the inversion Zaid keeps coming back to. We also take a serious look at sunscreen chemistry, vitamin D3, sunglasses and eye health, seed oils and burn risk, and how to build a solar callus without frying yourself on a beach in Costa Rica. You'll learn: [0:00] Introduction [8:05] Night shift work's carcinogen classification and what it reveals about us all [11:21] Circadian repair restores UV-damaged cells so there's no accumulated damage [20:41] The sun-cancer research is built on nocturnal mice and isolated UV [30:34] The melanoma overdiagnosis problem and dermatology's stage zero caution [34:26] A tan isn't damage, melanin works as nature's sunscreen [47:16] The case for actively seeking the sun, and when to do it [51:58] Sunglasses remove one leg of the circadian stool [58:46] SPF 50 blocks the very anti-cancer vitamin D your skin needs [1:09:26] The exact daily routine to build your solar callus without burning Resources Mentioned: My Circadian App | Website Tap Zap App | Website In Defense of Sunlight by Rowan Jacobsen | Book or Audiobook Dr. Jack Kruse | Website A. Bernard Ackerman, MD | Wikipedia The Rapid Rise in Cutaneous Melanoma Diagnoses by Welch, H.G. et al. | Article Teo Soleymani, MD | LinkedIn Use code SUN to get 50% off Zaid's 80/20 Circadian Course here. Find more from Zaid: Zaid K. Dahhaj | Instagram | X | Website The Circadian Classroom | SubStack Find more from Ste: Ste Lane | Instagram Radical Health Radio | Instagram | YouTube Heart and Soil Supplements | Website | Instagram | X | YouTube

The Space Show Presents Dr. Tiffany Hennessa, Friday, 8-14-26.Meeting SummaryThis Space Show live broadcast interviewed Dr. Tiffany Hennessa, a research biologist at the Naval Research Lab (NRL) who studies microbial research for space applications. Dr. Hennessy discussed her work using microbes and fungi like Aspergillus in space experiments, including missions to the ISS and Artemis I to the moon, where she studies how microgravity affects microbial growth, nutrient uptake, and the production of specialized compounds. We talked about technical challenges of conducting experiments in space, including hardware limitations, sample size restrictions, and the need for simplicity in design to accommodate astronauts' time constraints. Dr. Hennessa explained that space biology research is highly competitive and difficult to fund, with costs being a significant factor in project planning. The discussion also touched on potential applications for defense and biomanufacturing, as well as future opportunities with commercial space stations and robotic laboratories.Detailed SummaryTiffany discussed her journey from plant science PhD at the University of Maryland to her current work at NRL on space biology research. She explained how she was initially tasked with working on the Artemis I program, ISS experiments, and Antarctic balloon experiments. When asked about the types of microbes used in space research, Tiffany clarified that “microbes” was a blanket term for microorganisms like yeast, fungi, and bacteria, and explained that the choice of organism depends on the research question and factors like feasibility, safety, and hardware compatibility with space environments.Tiffany explained a space mission where her team sent Aspergillus niger spores to the moon on Artemis I, packed in gelatin capsules with phase-changing media to allow germination during the two-week journey. The experiment was designed to be passive, with the fungi growing in microgravity while experiencing gamma radiation, though no cameras were included to capture the process in real time. David asked about the medical implications of Aspergillus niger, to which Tiffany confirmed it can cause health issues for immunocompromised individuals, though it is generally tolerable for healthy people.Tiffany discussed the potential for finding fungi on other planets, noting their 50% genomic homology with humans and their resilience to extreme conditions, including high temperatures and radiation. She explained how microgravity affects fluid behavior and nutrient transport in cells, leading to altered growth rates and phenotypes. When asked by John Jossy about the potential benefits of artificial gravity, Tiffany suggested it could help mitigate these issues but also highlighted how microgravity forces organisms to adapt and produce specialized compounds.Marshall discussed the potential use of amino acid chirality as a methodology to determine whether organisms are space-sourced or Earth-sourced, noting how radiation exposure could cause mutations in amino acids. Tiffany explained that while the International Space Station (ISS) is shielded from most radiation, UV radiation could potentially introduce mutations in organisms like fungi and algae. When asked about conducting research in space labs, Tiffany expressed interest in the potential benefits, particularly for fresh sample processing, though she noted personal challenges with space travel due to motion sickness.Tiffany discussed the challenges of space biology research, explaining that while Aspergillus niger is a reliable organism for their experiments, she hadn't considered exploring other organisms due to comfort with the current setup. She described their work on engineering microbes to produce specialized chemicals and biomaterials for potential biomanufacturing in space, which could strengthen domestic supply chains. Tiffany noted that space biology research faces significant competition for funding, making it challenging to secure resources for these types of projects.Our guest discussed her work in space biology, explaining that while her research doesn't currently focus on human biology during pregnancy or space settlement, she is interested in producing novel chemicals and compounds that could potentially be used for medicine. She described her day-to-day activities as primarily involving engineering yeast to produce chemicals of interest and conducting strain characterization, with some omics-based research being handled by others. When asked about responding to criticisms of space spending, Tiffany indicated she hasn't encountered negative views but would emphasize the unique opportunity to work with astronauts and send samples to space. She also explained that her research only involves non-toxic BSL Level 1 organisms due to safety constraints.David and Tiffany discussed the purpose of studying organisms in space to understand their responses and potential adaptations that could benefit human health in Earth's environment. Tiffany explained that certain compounds produced in microgravity could lead to beneficial mutations and adaptations that could protect astronauts and future warfighters. When asked about launch costs, Tiffany indicated she was not privy to specific cost details, though she acknowledged that space missions are expensive and costs vary based on payload size and complexity. Tiffany also shared her experience attending launches at Kennedy Space Center, including the Artemis and Starlink missions, though she noted that schedule delays required multiple visits.Tiffany further explained that simplicity is crucial when designing space experiments due to hardware limitations and astronauts' tight schedules. She noted that while simple experiments can be successful, complexity constraints limit what can be accomplished in current space labs. Tiffany expressed optimism that robotic labs in future commercial stations could enable more complex experiments, allowing researchers to monitor and control them remotely.In summary, Dr. Hennessa discussed her work on microbial research in space, including the use of robotic systems to handle samples and the importance of considering sample size and space limitations. She expressed interest in testing samples at different gravity levels and explained her team's role in the project. The discussion also touched on concerns about potential mutations in space and the feasibility of bringing samples back to Earth. David and the team discussed upcoming Space Show programs and topics, including a show on quantum computing and internet stability. The conversation ended with a brief conversation about Manuel's research on osteoarthritis in microgravity. Get full access to The Space Show-One Giant Leap Foundation at doctorspace.substack.com/subscribe

A mature animal does not have to see a hunter to know that danger is nearby. In this episode, we sit down with outdoor innovator and inventor Brett Andrews for a fascinating conversation about WRAITH—a new approach to hunter concealment designed to go far beyond ordinary scent-control sprays. Brett explains the ideas, experimentation and product-development journey behind what WRAITH calls its 4-Way “SENSE” Eliminator. Rather than concentrating exclusively on human odor, WRAITH is designed to help reduce four potential detection signals: scent and volatile organic compounds, ultraviolet reflectance, bioelectric fields, and thermal or infrared signatures. The conversation explores how animals experience their environment differently than humans, why hunters should think beyond what they can personally see or smell, and how chemistry may offer an additional layer of concealment in the field. Brett also shares the entrepreneurial side of bringing an unconventional outdoor product to market—the testing, skepticism, setbacks and persistence involved in turning an ambitious idea into a product hunters can evaluate for themselves. Brett's background in hunting, outdoor-product development and scent-control technology The experiences that led to the creation of WRAITH Why controlling human odor remains important—but may be only one part of the concealment equation How UV brighteners in clothing and detergents may make hunting apparel more noticeable The concepts of bioelectric detection, thermal gradients and infrared signatures WRAITH's four-part approach to scent, UV, bioelectric and thermal concealment Why the product is supplied as a concentrated powder rather than a conventional premixed spray How activated carbon, zeolite and other ingredients are intended to work together Applying WRAITH to outerwear, boots, packs, blinds and other hunting equipment The importance of field testing instead of relying solely on marketing claims What it takes to challenge long-established thinking within the hunting industry Brett's vision for the future of full-spectrum hunter concealment WRAITH is designed to address odor through multiple processes rather than simply covering human scent with another fragrance. The company describes its approach as oxidizing, neutralizing, adsorbing and suppressing odor-producing compounds. Many common laundry products contain optical brighteners. Brett discusses why hunting clothes that appear normal to human eyes may look different within the ultraviolet portion of the spectrum. Every living body produces a measurable electrical field. WRAITH's formula is intended to reduce or alter the strength of that signal through a spray-on treatment that can be applied to existing clothing and equipment. The conversation examines thermal contrast, radiant heat and the possibility that animals may respond to temperature differences at close range. WRAITH is designed to reduce the strength of those signals rather than make a hunter literally invisible to thermal imaging. WRAITH is not presented as a replacement for woodsmanship. Hunters still need to understand the wind, plan their approach, control movement, remain quiet and make responsible decisions in the field. Instead, the product represents another potential layer within a complete concealment strategy. Whether you are a whitetail hunter, bowhunter, turkey hunter, predator hunter or simply interested in the science and innovation behind modern hunting equipment, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at how much animals may perceive—and how much hunters still have to learn. Brett Andrews is an outdoor-product inventor associated with TRHP Outdoors and Hunt Lab Technologies. His work includes the development of WRAITH and other products intended to solve practical problems for hunters, anglers and outdoorsmen. Explore WRAITH's official product information, application directions, testing explanations and four-way concealment technology through the official WRAITH Hunting website. Follow Brett Andrews on social media at @brettandrews87 for product demonstrations, field testing, hunting-industry appearances and updates from WRAITH and Hunt Lab Technologies. Listen to the complete episode to hear Brett explain the thinking behind WRAITH, the challenges of developing a new category of hunting technology and why he believes concealment should involve more than camouflage and scent control. Please subscribe to the podcast, share this episode with another hunter and leave a rating or review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a bunch of vitamins and minerals our bodies need to do their body thing. Our bodies don't make them, so we get them through food – except for vitamin D! We can get vitamin D from the UV rays from the sun, but the UV rays from the sun can also do damage. Listen to this episode to find out why you have to wear sunscreen, how we're able to get vitamin D, and how we discovered vitamins in the first place! Click here for a transcript of this episode. Brains On is powered by YOU! Become a Smarty Pass member and enjoy ad-free episodes, virtual hangs, bonus content, discounts on merch and more. Head over to the ⁠⁠Smarty Pass page ⁠⁠to find out more. Want to see Brains On and Smash Boom Best live?!? We just announced fall dates for both show, and there's more to come. Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ for ticket info.9/19 Minneapolis, MN* 9/26 Charlotte, NC 10/11 Dallas, TX* 10/17 Colorado Springs, CO (two shows) 11/7 Norfolk, VA 12/6 Evanston, IL (two shows) 1/31 Princeton, NJ *Smash Boom Best show

Mike & Shauna are back behind the mic and we've got some unfinished business. In this episode, we're talking about where we've been, what's changed, and why we're excited about what's next. We also dive into one of the biggest shifts happening in the lash industry: **UV lash technology**. We break down how UV lashing works, why it can create a more controlled and consistent curing process, the misconceptions surrounding it, and what lash artists need to know before making the switch. A lot has changed. So have we. **We're back. Let's get to work. ⚡️** Shop products at https://livbaysupplies.com/

Meta faces a $1.4 trillion lawsuit, flock cameras are sparking a privacy revolt, and data centers may be fueling the next bubble. This episode pulls back the curtain on who's watching, who's profiting, and who could pay the price. Meta's Big Reckoning Is Here Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction Ninth Circuit Ruling Will Force Online Platforms That Host User Speech to Fight Lengthy and Costly Lawsuits Before They Are Dismissed Under Section 230 The $1.4 Trillion State Tort Raid on Meta Google's Pixel 11 Comes With Plenty of A.I. Does Anyone Want That? Waymo's cheaper, next-gen robotaxi is now open to all riders in these three cities Apple and European Commission Reach Agreement on App Payment Terms Under DMA, With Apple Conceding Very Little Apple is laying off staffers working on the Vision Pro and Siri Hidden Airtag reveals Amazon is trashing rare books to train AI Amazon aims for delivery drones to reach 500 US neighborhoods by the end of 2026 NVIDIA to Back Ohio Data Center With as Much as $105 Billion Why Big Tech's AI Spending Is $3 Trillion Higher Than It Seems New Chinese model adds to AI competition Police Are Hiding Their Use of Flock Surveillance Cameras Flock mistakenly flags 2 different auto writers for "stolen" license plates Go Flock Yourself Flock socks for UV protection Ban on Chinese robots leaves U.S. startups stranded China Is Strapping 'Digital Bombs' to Civilian Infrastructure—Is the US Ready? Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: superhuman.com claude.ai/technology doppel.com joinbilt.com/twit adaptivesecurity.com

Meta faces a $1.4 trillion lawsuit, flock cameras are sparking a privacy revolt, and data centers may be fueling the next bubble. This episode pulls back the curtain on who's watching, who's profiting, and who could pay the price. Meta's Big Reckoning Is Here Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction Ninth Circuit Ruling Will Force Online Platforms That Host User Speech to Fight Lengthy and Costly Lawsuits Before They Are Dismissed Under Section 230 The $1.4 Trillion State Tort Raid on Meta Google's Pixel 11 Comes With Plenty of A.I. Does Anyone Want That? Waymo's cheaper, next-gen robotaxi is now open to all riders in these three cities Apple and European Commission Reach Agreement on App Payment Terms Under DMA, With Apple Conceding Very Little Apple is laying off staffers working on the Vision Pro and Siri Hidden Airtag reveals Amazon is trashing rare books to train AI Amazon aims for delivery drones to reach 500 US neighborhoods by the end of 2026 NVIDIA to Back Ohio Data Center With as Much as $105 Billion Why Big Tech's AI Spending Is $3 Trillion Higher Than It Seems New Chinese model adds to AI competition Police Are Hiding Their Use of Flock Surveillance Cameras Flock mistakenly flags 2 different auto writers for "stolen" license plates Go Flock Yourself Flock socks for UV protection Ban on Chinese robots leaves U.S. startups stranded China Is Strapping 'Digital Bombs' to Civilian Infrastructure—Is the US Ready? Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: superhuman.com claude.ai/technology doppel.com joinbilt.com/twit adaptivesecurity.com

Meta faces a $1.4 trillion lawsuit, flock cameras are sparking a privacy revolt, and data centers may be fueling the next bubble. This episode pulls back the curtain on who's watching, who's profiting, and who could pay the price. Meta's Big Reckoning Is Here Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction Ninth Circuit Ruling Will Force Online Platforms That Host User Speech to Fight Lengthy and Costly Lawsuits Before They Are Dismissed Under Section 230 The $1.4 Trillion State Tort Raid on Meta Google's Pixel 11 Comes With Plenty of A.I. Does Anyone Want That? Waymo's cheaper, next-gen robotaxi is now open to all riders in these three cities Apple and European Commission Reach Agreement on App Payment Terms Under DMA, With Apple Conceding Very Little Apple is laying off staffers working on the Vision Pro and Siri Hidden Airtag reveals Amazon is trashing rare books to train AI Amazon aims for delivery drones to reach 500 US neighborhoods by the end of 2026 NVIDIA to Back Ohio Data Center With as Much as $105 Billion Why Big Tech's AI Spending Is $3 Trillion Higher Than It Seems New Chinese model adds to AI competition Police Are Hiding Their Use of Flock Surveillance Cameras Flock mistakenly flags 2 different auto writers for "stolen" license plates Go Flock Yourself Flock socks for UV protection Ban on Chinese robots leaves U.S. startups stranded China Is Strapping 'Digital Bombs' to Civilian Infrastructure—Is the US Ready? Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: superhuman.com claude.ai/technology doppel.com joinbilt.com/twit adaptivesecurity.com

Meta faces a $1.4 trillion lawsuit, flock cameras are sparking a privacy revolt, and data centers may be fueling the next bubble. This episode pulls back the curtain on who's watching, who's profiting, and who could pay the price. Meta's Big Reckoning Is Here Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction Ninth Circuit Ruling Will Force Online Platforms That Host User Speech to Fight Lengthy and Costly Lawsuits Before They Are Dismissed Under Section 230 The $1.4 Trillion State Tort Raid on Meta Google's Pixel 11 Comes With Plenty of A.I. Does Anyone Want That? Waymo's cheaper, next-gen robotaxi is now open to all riders in these three cities Apple and European Commission Reach Agreement on App Payment Terms Under DMA, With Apple Conceding Very Little Apple is laying off staffers working on the Vision Pro and Siri Hidden Airtag reveals Amazon is trashing rare books to train AI Amazon aims for delivery drones to reach 500 US neighborhoods by the end of 2026 NVIDIA to Back Ohio Data Center With as Much as $105 Billion Why Big Tech's AI Spending Is $3 Trillion Higher Than It Seems New Chinese model adds to AI competition Police Are Hiding Their Use of Flock Surveillance Cameras Flock mistakenly flags 2 different auto writers for "stolen" license plates Go Flock Yourself Flock socks for UV protection Ban on Chinese robots leaves U.S. startups stranded China Is Strapping 'Digital Bombs' to Civilian Infrastructure—Is the US Ready? Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: superhuman.com claude.ai/technology doppel.com joinbilt.com/twit adaptivesecurity.com

Ask a question hereThis week on Mondays Down Under, Lee Salisbury—the Pool Shop Coach—and Nick tackle a question every pool business owner should ask: Are you actually running your business, or are you simply reacting to whichever fire is burning hottest today?Lee introduces her new Business Balance Check, a free assessment designed specifically to identify the areas of your business that need attention most. It examines ten critical areas—including branding, communication, team culture, safety, policies and procedures, and employee autonomy—before revealing whether you're currently operating as the Firefighter, the Glue, the Foreman, or the Owner.Lee and Nick also discuss:Why procedures sitting unread in a binder are nothing more than expensive pieces of paperThe importance of teaching employees the what, how, and whyHow small, one-percent improvements can transform a businessWhy great ideas collected at conferences rarely survive the trip homeHow a coach or mentor creates accountability and turns intention into actionUsing AI to streamline spreadsheets, emails, administration, and repetitive tasksWhy obviously AI-generated advertising can destroy customer trustThe danger of letting software replace genuine technical knowledge and judgmentWhy pool professionals must understand the story behind the water-test resultsCustomers who create a chemical catastrophe—and conveniently forget to mention what they addedThe importance of consistent branding and customer experiences across every touchpointThe episode also includes coverage from SPLASH 2026, featuring new chlorination and pool-control technology from Fluidra, along with commercial salt chlorination, ozone, UV, and advanced oxidation systems from Brauer.And, because no pool-industry episode would be complete without a customer turning a manageable problem into a full-blown aquatic crime scene, Nick shares what happened when someone accidentally dumped approximately eight kilograms of chlorine remover into a 70,000-liter indoor pool—and then attempted to fix it with liquid chlorine and stabilized chlorine.Take the Free Business Balance CheckFind out whether you're operating as the Firefighter, the Glue, the Foreman, or the Owner:The Pool Shop Coach's Business Balance CheckHave a question or topic suggestion for Mondays Down Under? Email talkingpools@gmail.com and mark it for Lee and Nick. Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Con Rubén Santos, Javier Ruiz y Paloma Gallego, además de los invitados Vanessa Rousselot, Diario Vivo, Elena González, entrenadora de divulgadores, y Anabel Forte, profesora titular de Estadística en la UV.

Meta faces a $1.4 trillion lawsuit, flock cameras are sparking a privacy revolt, and data centers may be fueling the next bubble. This episode pulls back the curtain on who's watching, who's profiting, and who could pay the price. Meta's Big Reckoning Is Here Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction Ninth Circuit Ruling Will Force Online Platforms That Host User Speech to Fight Lengthy and Costly Lawsuits Before They Are Dismissed Under Section 230 The $1.4 Trillion State Tort Raid on Meta Google's Pixel 11 Comes With Plenty of A.I. Does Anyone Want That? Waymo's cheaper, next-gen robotaxi is now open to all riders in these three cities Apple and European Commission Reach Agreement on App Payment Terms Under DMA, With Apple Conceding Very Little Apple is laying off staffers working on the Vision Pro and Siri Hidden Airtag reveals Amazon is trashing rare books to train AI Amazon aims for delivery drones to reach 500 US neighborhoods by the end of 2026 NVIDIA to Back Ohio Data Center With as Much as $105 Billion Why Big Tech's AI Spending Is $3 Trillion Higher Than It Seems New Chinese model adds to AI competition Police Are Hiding Their Use of Flock Surveillance Cameras Flock mistakenly flags 2 different auto writers for "stolen" license plates Go Flock Yourself Flock socks for UV protection Ban on Chinese robots leaves U.S. startups stranded China Is Strapping 'Digital Bombs' to Civilian Infrastructure—Is the US Ready? Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: superhuman.com claude.ai/technology doppel.com joinbilt.com/twit adaptivesecurity.com

Meta faces a $1.4 trillion lawsuit, flock cameras are sparking a privacy revolt, and data centers may be fueling the next bubble. This episode pulls back the curtain on who's watching, who's profiting, and who could pay the price. Meta's Big Reckoning Is Here Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction Ninth Circuit Ruling Will Force Online Platforms That Host User Speech to Fight Lengthy and Costly Lawsuits Before They Are Dismissed Under Section 230 The $1.4 Trillion State Tort Raid on Meta Google's Pixel 11 Comes With Plenty of A.I. Does Anyone Want That? Waymo's cheaper, next-gen robotaxi is now open to all riders in these three cities Apple and European Commission Reach Agreement on App Payment Terms Under DMA, With Apple Conceding Very Little Apple is laying off staffers working on the Vision Pro and Siri Hidden Airtag reveals Amazon is trashing rare books to train AI Amazon aims for delivery drones to reach 500 US neighborhoods by the end of 2026 NVIDIA to Back Ohio Data Center With as Much as $105 Billion Why Big Tech's AI Spending Is $3 Trillion Higher Than It Seems New Chinese model adds to AI competition Police Are Hiding Their Use of Flock Surveillance Cameras Flock mistakenly flags 2 different auto writers for "stolen" license plates Go Flock Yourself Flock socks for UV protection Ban on Chinese robots leaves U.S. startups stranded China Is Strapping 'Digital Bombs' to Civilian Infrastructure—Is the US Ready? Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: superhuman.com claude.ai/technology doppel.com joinbilt.com/twit adaptivesecurity.com

CDMX alerta por radiación UV extremadamente alta  Delitos de alto impacto caen 63% en CDMXPapa León XIV alista visita de cinco días a Perú  Más información en nuestro podcast#grc

Bret Tollgaard, president at Sunrez, joins to discuss faster UV blade repairs, new leading edge materials, and growing OEM approvals. Reach out to sales@sunrez.com to learn more! The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast is brought to you by Weather Guard Lightning Tech, creators of the StrikeTape Ultra LPS retrofit. Subscribe to Uptime’s Substack newsletter. And check out Rosemary’s “Engineering with Rosie” Youtube channel. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Welcome to Uptime Spotlight, shining light on wind energy’s brightest innovators. This is the progress powering tomorrow. Allen Hall: Brent, welcome back to the program.  Bret Tollgaard: Appreciate you having me back on.  Allen Hall: There’s been so much happening in the world of UV prepregs and UV adhesives over the past year. Particularly on LinkedIn, I’ve seen numerous repairs which have used your material, SunRes material, to fix some pretty decent, uh, blade problems. Are you seeing, just seeing a, a much wider adoption now that everybody has basically agreed that UV is the way to go?  Bret Tollgaard: I, I really do think that it’s starting to become one of the go-to standards for a variety of repairs in the wind market. And yeah, it’s great to see both our prepregs and lights being used all over LinkedIn, showing the [00:01:00] capabilities of the materials and how happy customers are to use and adopt the materials. Allen Hall: Yeah. The UV materials are, are getting adopted by OEMs. A lot of ISPs, a, a lot of operators now have it as a standard practice to use UV cured materials just because of the speed and the time that is saved. Uh, it’s, it’s remarkable how much time you’re saving, because the, the real kicker right now if you’re trying to do a repair, even in the summer months, let’s just say it’s warm outside and the temperatures are right and it’s calm winds, you’re saving multiple hours per repair. What generally… How much time are you generally saving on a kind of a, quote unquote, “standard blade repair”?  Bret Tollgaard: More and more time, actually, with each session. So we might be saving 50 upwards of 80% of the labor of a traditional epoxy repair. Um, what we’ve been training companies to do more and more frequently is to actually pre-consolidate the entire repair patch downtower, whether it’s in the trailer or inside the tower itself. Um, and so you can pre-consolidate, get [00:02:00] all the air out in between your layers, have the primer pre-applied to the backside. That way, when you’re actually uptower, it’s simply peel, stick, roll, and then cure it out with our UV light. Sub 10 minutes, uh, will get you a fully cured part.  Allen Hall: Wow. That’s remarkable. Yeah, when I see those LinkedIn posts from all kinds of operators all around the world using your material I also noticed that the weather conditions may not be pristine like you would have to do with epoxy. So there, there’s like a band of temperatures that epoxy systems generally work in. But with the UV material, I’m noticing, I’ve s- I s- especially over the wintertime, I saw some cold weather repairs going on. Is there any limitation really to the UV cured patches and materials in temperatures?  Bret Tollgaard: There, there really aren’t for the temperature ranges that people will actually be out and installing these. Some of my favorite photos are when it’s negative five Celsius outside and everyone’s got the big gloves, the big [00:03:00] scarves, the big warmers and everything, and they’re applying our prepreg materials, uh, in below freezing conditions and still curing with the same 10-minute cycle time. Uh, another big advantage of our UV prepregs is everything’s already pre-wet out, so you’re not uptower with your fiberglass and your resin kicking off an epoxy or even some other, uh, you know, materials out there where it’s really hard to impregnate and get that saturation and kick off with UV. And so our prepreg repair patches really lend themselves to efficiency in the field, uh, over a really broad variety of, uh, ambient temperatures. So some of the negative five, negative 10 C installs all the way up to the hot ones in Texas and India and Australia, where you’ve got these people and it’s 100 Fahrenheit or, you know, 35 plus C, and you still cure with the same consistency, the same cure rate, the k- same cure speeds, um, really, really makes it a very versatile system. Allen Hall: It just gets rid of the variation and, and [00:04:00] that’s one of the items when we look at repairs. So we’re on the lightning side of this business where lightning damage happens, so we see a lot of repairs happen. We also see a lot of repairs that don’t look great. They’re, I mean, the vast majority do look great, but you get these occasional ones where they’ve tried to use epoxy in the wintertime and use a heat blanket. It, it’s difficult to do. It, it just is because of the material, it’s very difficult to do. I’m recommending more and more that they use a UV cure material if they’re gonna go off and do it, particularly as they, uh, do what I would consider to be a temporary patch until they get where they can do more in-depth work when it’s warmer outside. But it, it does really change the game because the ability to buy the material quickly is amazing. Uh, b- there’s no hazardous me- chemi- chemicals in, uh, the Sunrise material at all, so it can be shipped anywhere, anytime, overnight, on a airplane, on a truck, doesn’t matter. Does that really open up the marketplaces for the [00:05:00] Sunrise UV cure materials? Bret Tollgaard: 100%. And because of the long shelf life as well, um, we stock and store all of the common, um, materials used for wind. The prepreg, the putties, the surface primers. Fiberglass also does a great job of stocking and storing things. And yeah, because these can ship as unregulated materials, we get calls for next-day air shipping all the time, all over the world. And so whether it’s out here domestically, it’s going up to Canada, Europe, uh, Asia, Australia, um, it’s really, really simplifies the whole process from start to finish.  Allen Hall: Are there any special tools you need to use when applying a, a UV cured prepreg patch to a blade, or is it just standard existing tools? Is there anything unique there? Bret Tollgaard: No. It’s kind of as simple as it gets. There’s no vacuum bag required. There’s no heat blanket required. To truly install the materials, you’re gonna take off the back, uh, layer of, of the film on the backside of the [00:06:00] prepreg, re-stack and consolidate your materials. Uh, you’re gonna consolidate that with a basic three-inch or six-inch bubble buster hand roller. Every technician’s gonna know exactly what that is. Uh, it’s a simple piece of little rolling metal that, uh, simply rolls out any air between the, the repair patches. And then after that, you’re gonna grab a paintbrush, and you’re gonna spread some of our surface primer over the backside of the prepreg. So you got a hand roller, and you got a paintbrush That’s all you’re gonna need to get the material up onto the wind blade. And then of course, to cure the material, you need a UV light to do so. The sunshine, although it will cure the material, you never have consistent sun, light intensity, you’re on the shady side of the blade, et cetera. And so we’ve developed a variety of UV curing devices to help facilitate that. So our standard in the industry right now is what we call our Gen 2 LED lamp. It’s about the size of an eight and a half by 11 sheet of paper. Um, but it’ll, it’ll cure several square feet at a time when you’re 14 to 20 inches or so away from that [00:07:00] surface. Uh, but in addition to that, we’re also working on a patent pending LED array system that is gonna be a broader… Right now, it’s about a half meter by one square meter surface area, and it’s gonna, um, emit a very, very uniform, uh, amount of light intensity across that entire surface all at once to make it even easier for the installers so they can just strap it to the blade, cure it for five minutes, and then move it over if they have a longer, uh, you know, one to two square meter repair. Allen Hall: Wow, that’s remarkable. I, I have one of your lights, and I’m always shocked at how much light intensity there is because I’ve used other lights and seen other lights, and then they’re not nearly as bright or consistent across a, a piece of fabric, for example, where you just see uniformity.  Bret Tollgaard: That is certainly one of the challenges that we’ve actually encountered when people say, “Oh, well, I have a UV light. I bought it on Amazon. I bought it from eBay. I bought it from somewhere where that 200 watt listed on that is not truly 200 watts, or the light intensity, [00:08:00] uh, that they, you know, claim to have. UV cure materials need the correct wavelength. They also need the correct light intensity on that surface to guarantee your depth of cure and to make sure that you’re truly bonding to the base substrate behind you. The thicker you go, the more light intensity you’re going to need. So a lot of the knockoff materials really just don’t do it justice, um, and which is why we’ve, you know, intentionally built the LED curing systems that we have to cure with our prepregs, uh, and putties and adhesives. So they are all true one, uh, one single system. Allen Hall: We’ve looked at different light systems here at Weather Guard, and I know we’re engineer- we’re an engineering group, right? So we’re gonna go look to see what these different lights are, and are they really truly putting out the frequency of light which is written down on the ad. It’s amazing, like, uh, the variation you get light to light. It really depends on what the source is, but, uh, to test a light, just to test a light to make sure it’s putting out the right intensity at [00:09:00] the right frequency is super expensive. So you can buy a several thousand dollar sensor to check your hundred dollar light, or you could actually buy the right thing from SudRes and have the proper light because it does change the cure rate and what the result is. So- Y- y- is it easy to tell, Brett, when I, if I have a light in the truck, do I know it’s the right frequency? How do I even tell that, uh, to know that I’m using the right stuff?  Bret Tollgaard: Well, if it says SunRes on the backside of that lamp, you have a guaranteed method of knowing exactly what that is. Um, we have the most broad industrial use UV lamp on the market, like, first and foremost. There are several that cost four to five times what we do, but a lot of times they’re also a really small aperture, so they’re only curing a small footprint, which is why we’ve become the kind of gold standard for all UV cure repair solutions out there using a SunRes lamp. Um, we just make the best product, not to toot our own horn [00:10:00] too much. Um, but it, it really serves the need of what these industrial customers in wind and other industries are looking for. Um, and I’m sure there are other systems out there. I’ve personally tried and tested dozens of different lamps out there to always see what’s on the market, and what we provide is just above and beyond performance-wise for the cost. Allen Hall: And one of the, the questions that comes up with the light when we talk to operators, like, “Where do I get the light?” Well, you, you call Brett at SunRes and you buy yourself a light. The second question that happens is, has the OEM blessed this material? Have they validated the material? Has it been through material testing? Has the OEM done structural loading on the material? Did I know that as a repair material, it’s actually gonna adhere to my polyester blade or my epoxy blade or whatever this thing is? Do I know that this is gonna work? Sunrise has been through a number of, uh, OEMs at this point. What’s the status of your OEM [00:11:00] relationships there? Bret Tollgaard: Very, very solid, and constantly getting approved by more and more OEMs. Um, we’ve sold over 35,000 square meters of prepreg into the wind market alone. And with that has come a variety of, uh, you know, engineering approved jobs versus fully validated materials. We now have 20-year lifespans on a variety of different OEM, uh, wind parts. And so our epoxy and polyester, we adhere phenomenal to both. And yeah, our prepregs are getting, uh, used more and more in every single application.  Allen Hall: I, I assume you can provide references if, if someone were to ask, like an ISP, “Can I talk to the OEM about this?”  Bret Tollgaard: Absolutely. Uh, and it, it’s, you know, no secret. General Electric’s been one of the big pushers of UV cure materials now for a while, um, for both their epoxy and the LM polyester blades. Um, but there are several European OEMs that are actively, you know, certifying the materials as well.  Allen Hall: Oh, that’s a smart move on their part. [00:12:00] Uh, one of the considerations for using a UV material is training. Uh, do I need to do special training for my technicians? Is it really different than epoxy? Do I have to do any training at all? What’s the level of skill that would be in- involved in using a, a UV prepreg?  Bret Tollgaard: The reality is, if you have any bit of experience of knowing what a resin and a fiberglass and wetting things out, UV just makes that job even simpler. So all the repair technicians that have gone through repair academies, been trained on the, on site or on the job, that have gotten their hands dirty, as we like to call it, with making some, uh, composite repairs, UV is just gonna simplify the process even more. Um, in 2026 and 2027, we’re actually starting to work, uh, uh, more closely now with a variety of the blade repair groups or academies and training facilities to also get UV cure in people’s hands so they don’t experience, uh, for the first time when they’re out, you know, getting a job with one of these other [00:13:00] OEMs that are recommending use our material now instead of, uh, epoxy systems. Allen Hall: Mm. And all the experience that’s happened at, at Sunrise, I, I don’t know if a lot of people realize that you’re a roughly 40-year-old company. You’ve been around a long time, although you’re nowhere near 40. But the company has been around a long time. What was the origin of SunRes? Uh, because it wasn’t necessarily in wind, right? Wind is sort of an afterm- after-market kind of application where it kind of transferred over. But what, what was the core start of the business?  Bret Tollgaard: Yeah, no, we were founded in September of 1986. So in just a couple of weeks, we’ll actually hit our 40-year anniversary.  Allen Hall: Wow.  Bret Tollgaard: SunRes was originally founded, uh, in, uh, once again, the, the mid-’80s for just UV cure formulations in general. Spent the first several decades, uh, of its life being primarily an R&D, uh, kind of based group, um, formulating specialty UV cure solutions for mostly thick wall fiber reinforced applications. So anything from [00:14:00] boat hulls to, uh, drones to, uh, you know, bathtub repair and saddle trees. Um, we’ve sold really the, a whole kind of gambit of very broad basic systems to incredibly advanced high precision, uh, you know, applications. And so as we grew and evolved the, the formulas and the recipes to cert- uh, to solve certain needs, now we’re kind of elevating that to a more, uh, manufacturing based business and offering true repair solutions as opposed to just R&D and working on developing solutions to repair something.  Allen Hall: And that’s growing outside of just the pre-preg processing materials, packaging it up and shipping it. And y- you’re now getting more into specific solutions in wind, which is really exciting. The leading edge erosion issue is plaguing a lot of turbine blades in the United States and, and globally. Australia has a big problem with it, and there’s a, some other places that I’ve seen some pretty [00:15:00] rough looking blades, India being another one. Uh, the solution to go fix those blades has generally involved, uh, putting someone up on a rope, a- applying material, fiberglass back down, trying to repair holes in particular, and trying to cap that off. But now there’s some new materials that can speed up the process to at least get you back to a, a surface, a usable surface that you could then apply an LEP or whatever you decided to do there. What do those new materials look like and, and how are they being used today?  Bret Tollgaard: Yeah, no, great question. So ultimately there are broad– uh, you know, a really, really broad, uh, array of challenges that wind in particular really kind of faces. And so developing UV cure solutions to fit more of those than just a small little repair patch or a crack has been something that we’ve been working on for a while with a variety of different groups. Um, but leading edge in particular, not just protection, but also the rehabilitation of those leading [00:16:00] edges. So we’ve done that in a couple of different ways. Some have been some pre-consolidated repair patches that we’ve built, where a specific blade requires, um, you know, a, a design package to reinforce certain areas, whether it was, uh, too many ply drops in a certain zone or an area of high wear. Uh, but the other ones kind of more recently are starting to build, I’ll call like a fiber reinforced type putty, where you’re actually filling gaps, filling holes, filling imperfections with a more structural repair solution before then coming over the top with an LEP for the protection of that blade long term. And so being able to provide solutions for both, uh, hand, but then also robotics is something that we’ve been focusing on. So repair technicians can do it, but then also make sure that the, uh, robotics industry has the materials that they need to be able to do that in a fast and timely manner.  Allen Hall: So these new materials can be applied with a robot, I just heard. How does that work? Is it a cartridge system or a liquid system? How– Is it sprayed on? [00:17:00] W- how does this thing work?  Bret Tollgaard: Ultimately, it’s whatever that robotics company says that they would like and need. And so we build, uh, certain things to meet different demands on both of those aspects. But some are spray, some are coated, some are troweled, uh, all of which though, uh, include applying a UV cure material, uh, and then curing it to then make sure that they get the correct, uh, you know, mechanical and thermal properties for that leading edge or that leading edge re- rehabilitation. Allen Hall: That must be a huge time saver.  Bret Tollgaard: Phenomenally so. Uh, the robotics companies are, are pretty happy with the way that things are starting to unfold, and then same with the, uh, owner-operators. Like when you can go and you can have a robot Fix, sand, or sand, clean, fill that leading edge without a technician having to be up there. Tremendous amount of time savings, and then also just liability and repeatability, um, which is always an important thing, is having extremely high quality throughout that entire process, uh, and then recording it and everything like [00:18:00] that too.  Allen Hall: Well, that’s the key to any leading edge repair that I’ve seen, is the repeatability and controlling the, uh, sometimes the uncontrollables, trying to add a little bit of restriction about what you’re doing, how you’re doing it to get the consistency in the product. Because there’s a lot of products on the market right now, uh, that supposedly will do this thing But there’s– we have seen a variety of outcomes even for the same material. C- moving to something that’s a little more standard and, and particularly UV-based, where it’s stable, shelf-stable, right? I mean, th-there’s no expiration date necessarily. You, you probably put a time limit on it, but it’s shelf-stable, so I have a, a barrel of it in the, in the pickup truck. I can probably still use it. But, uh, what am I thinking about when I start to make those decisions? Because this is all new to most of the industry. They haven’t seen this. What– some of the things should they be considering when they’re thinking about, “I got a leading edge repair.[00:19:00] It’s kinda ugly. It’s probably cat three, maybe cat four. Where am I going here? Who am I talking to, and why am I thinking about UV?”  Bret Tollgaard: Yeah, I mean, ultimately it comes down to, you know, a variety of value that we provide the customers. Um, as you said, being shelf-stable is incredibly important. The reality is a lot of these repair materials aren’t being stored in a temperature-controlled warehouse. It’s being stored in someone’s trailer, and they’re gonna use half of a cartridge, or they’re gonna use four prepregs, and they’re gonna have six more sitting on the shelf for two more months until they move to another job that they’re gonna go and do something else. And so the materials themselves need to have an incredibly long shelf life, but also be able to handle those varying temperatures. Like if you’re out in the middle of Texas here in the United States, it can be 130, 140 degree Fahrenheit inside that trailer during the day, but at the same time at night, you can have temperatures below freezing in certain areas, and it needs to be able to withstand both of those extreme temperature environments. Um, that being said, [00:20:00] you buy from a group like us or you buy it from Fibre Glast where it is stored properly, and it can be shipped next day to, to you on site. Uh, it simply, it, yeah, it simply helps, uh, everyone long term, uh, make sure that they have the materials that they need.  Allen Hall: I would be remiss not to talk about our Strike Tape Ultra product, which is a partnership between Weather Guard, Lightning Tech, and SunRez. Uh, it’s a project that we’ve been working on for probably two years now, maybe a little bit longer. It, it’s been a tremendous amount of effort, engineering time and materials-wise, and learning about different, uh, performance of a, uh, particular resin system and trying to figure out what works. But, uh, there is now a solution, and SunRez is producing a lot of Strike Tape Ultra parts at the minute Really durable, based on Sunrise material, but you’re using not just our, our, our obviously our, our recent, uh, experiments and all the data, [00:21:00]but this goes back almost 40 years. You’re, you’re bringing 40 years of knowledge to the table to come up with a solution for a really difficult environment.  Bret Tollgaard: Yeah, and we’ve had to certainly rely on the past experiences that we have learned along the way. Um, you know, part of the challenges of working for the last year or two years together on this was to truly make as robust and durable of a system as we can. And so having this new 7303 vinyl ester-based system, uh, which we’re not only using for you but also using as the primary component for our LEP system, uh, it definitely has the durability and the longevity for, uh, your strike tapes, uh, in particular to be, uh, to withstand all the elements and all the abrasion and all the erosion that’s gonna come its way for years. Allen Hall: Now, I, I’ve watched you at trade shows take a hammer to some of your prepreg materials and demonstrate you can cure it within a couple of minutes, and you’re hitting it with a hammer and it’s super tough. We’ve done that at Weather Guard with the Strike Tape Ultra. It’s [00:22:00] crazy durable, and I don’t understand the chemistry of what you guys do. You’re experts in UV and all the chemicals and how to make this thing work, but it is truly remarkable how tough that material is and UV stable it is and how quick it is to cure and to get onto a blade in a couple of minutes. It’s quite remarkable, and the, the rain erosion performance of it has been crazy good. Uh, it’s a real game changer.  Bret Tollgaard: We’re extremely proud of the way that, uh, this has all kind of unfolded, and it has been a long time to kinda work through and iterate through the different formulas. Um, but the combination of the extremely hard and durable system that we have as the overcoating combined with our UV cure adhesive, AKA surface primer, uh, to act as that really, um, gooey, high elongation, great stress distribution kinda medium, uh, to then get that into the blade, it’s the perfect one-two combo, [00:23:00] and being able to cure in just a couple of minutes is only, uh, icing on the cake. Allen Hall: Yeah. It’s, it’s, it’s quite good. Uh, I know, uh, when people hear this podcast, you’re gonna get a lot of reach-out because we’re kinda getting near the end of the typical Northern Hemisphere season. It’s gonna get chilly here in about six to eight weeks since when we’re recording. How do people get ahold of you and start talking about repair patches and materials for this year, and also for next season? Bret Tollgaard: The easiest way is gonna be reach out to us, uh, via email, info@sunrez.com, sales@sunrez.com. We’ll put you in touch with, uh, all the right people within Sunrez to make that happen for you. Um, and similarly too, groups like com- uh, Fibre Glast have been stocking and storing the material for years. They’re really, really great at tailoring the exact amount of material that you need for a given job site. They’re willing to break it down to individual patches, single things of primer, putty. Uh, you come to us, you’re gonna have larger MOQs to be able to buy [00:24:00] boxes and rolls, uh, directly off the shelf. But at the same time too, we’re happy to get customers whatever products they need as quickly as they need, and put them in touch with the right people to do so. Allen Hall: So you just Google Sunrez, S-U-N-R-E-Z, or just go to sunrez.com, and you’ll get to the Sunrez site, and you can learn a whole bunch about the materials of what is offered. But you need to, to call Brett and call the team at Sunrez, uh, to, to get the solution for you. And it is, uh, really great working with Sunrez. It, it’s been a pleasure, honestly.  Bret Tollgaard: My, uh, my business development manager, Gerhard, will certainly have me say, “Let’s direct all that to Gerhard instead of Brett.” So he’ll be happy to get you all the info that you need. Um, but yeah, so ultimately, we’re an extremely customer-driven company, and we bend over backwards as often as necessary to get customers what they need in the time that they need it. It’s something that we really pride ourselves on. Uh, it’s also how we developed all these new, uh, technologies and materials to, to make customers’ [00:25:00]lives easier in the field. And so even as all of our wind portfolios, you know, grow and expands for product line offerings, um, we’re certainly interested in learning about what your challenge in particular is, and how we can best help you solve that challenge. Allen Hall: Yeah, so if you have a blade challenge right now, and most operators do, you better be checking out sunrez.com. Brett, it’s so great to have you back on the podcast. Love having you on, and we’ll speak again soon.  Bret Tollgaard: Looking forward to it. Thank you, Allen.

What if true skincare “anti-aging” happens deep below the surface? This week we're exploring everything to do with what we're dubbing “cell care” — the shift toward cellular longevity, skin health span and managing aging cells. Joined by Dr. Alessandra Zonari, chief scientific officer at OneSkin, we're breaking down DNA repair, senescent “zombie" cells, red light therapy, exosomes vs. peptides and why skin collagen is like gluten in bread. This conversation is brought to you in part by OneSkin. In this episode we cover:Genetics vs. habits: Why science shows that only 10 to 25 per cent of skin aging is genetic, leaving up to 90 per cent in your hands.Quiet saboteurs: The everyday habits—like cutting sleep repair windows short and switching products too fast—that sabotage long-term skin health span.DNA clocking: Surface skin scanners like VISIA don't tell the whole story; meet MolClock, with an algorithm that reads your DNA to reveal true cellular age.Is “collagen banking” legit? Why (contrary to TikTok belief) you cannot stock up on collagen inside your skin, and what to focus on if you really want to protect your collagen for longer.Is red light therapy worth it? The cell biologist weighs in.UV radiation and tanning: What sun damage looks like under a cell biologist's microscope, and how UV rays accelerate dreaded “zombie” cells.Exosomes vs. peptides: Dr. Zonari breaks down the difference between targeted, single-message peptides and the complex delivery systems of topical exosomes.Sneak peek: Coming in September, hear the scoop on OneSkin's next innovation, a new, richer version of its iconic Face Moisturizer, two years in development..PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! One SkinBorn from over a decade of longevity research, OneSkin's OS-01 Peptide™ is proven to target the visible signs of aging, helping you unlock your healthiest skin now and as you age. For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code BREAKINGBEAUTY at oneskin.co/BREAKINGBEAUTY. After you purchase, they'll ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them we sent you.Sarah CrealExclusively for Breaking Beauty listeners, Sarah Creal Beauty is offering 15% off your first order of luxurious, high-performance beauty that actually makes your routine simpler and works better for you now. Visit www.Sarahcrealbeauty.com/breakingbeauty for more information. WacoalSupport for every you. Underneath it all, lies Wacoal. Visit WACOAL.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout for 10% off your first purchase. Offer valid for new customers only. Limit one code per customer.NutrafolLet your hair be one less thing to worry about. See visibly thicker, stronger, faster growing hair in 3–6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BREAKING. HERSReady to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/breakingbeauty to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com.

Ask a question hereNatalie Hood continues her conversation with Dewey Case of the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code, separating cold-plunge science from wellness-industry hype.Cold plunges may be popular, but cold water changes chemical reaction rates, sanitizer performance, testing accuracy, and the body's physiological response. Being young, athletic, or highly experienced around water does not make anyone immune to blood-sugar crashes, loss of consciousness, drowning, or other emergencies.Natalie and Dewey discuss why cold-water samples should be allowed to warm before testing, why commercial plunges should strongly consider supplemental treatment such as UV, ozone, or advanced oxidation, and why a quick pre-entry rinse can remove a surprising amount of contamination before it enters a very small body of water.They also address the biggest myth of all: because someone only spends a few minutes in a cold plunge, the risk must be low. The exposure may be short, but the risks are not necessarily smaller—they are simply different.Topics discussed include:Why even healthy, conditioned athletes can experience emergenciesThe dangers of using a cold plunge, pool, or spa aloneHow cold temperatures affect water-testing reactionsWhy cold samples should be capped and warmed before testingReduced sanitizer reaction rates in cold waterWhy small water volume and heavy bather loads create greater riskThe value of UV, ozone, and advanced oxidationSweat, ammonia, urea, dirt, and everything else bathers drag into the waterWhy pre-entry showers matterHow a simple rinse can substantially reduce contaminantsWhy short exposure does not automatically mean low riskThe importance of supervision, maintenance, testing, and operator diligenceThe takeaway is simple: be diligent. Know what the water is doing, test it regularly, maintain the vessel properly, and never assume that experience or physical fitness makes someone bulletproof.Download the Cold Water Venue Guidance from the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code.Natalie also shares an update on her Tennessee Triple Crown Open Water Swim Challenge. She will swim more than 21 miles across three open-water marathon events to benefit Every Child a Swimmer through her fundraiser, She Swims So They Can.Special thanks to campaign sponsors Revved Up Apparel, H2Flow Controls, Tenjam, and Talking Pools Podcast. Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

What would you do if you suddenly couldn't go out in the sun? That's what happened to dancer and choreographer Sara Porter in her early 20s after developing a rare autoimmune disorder that left her unable to tolerate UV light. She's now turned that experience into Hello Sunshine! — a new solo performance that blends dance, music and memoir to explore life with an invisible disability. Sara joins Q guest host Garvia Bailey to talk about learning to live in the shade, finding comedy in the unexpected, and making art from a life-changing diagnosis.

Jason had a photo day and he's feeling good! Jason and Colleen share their nighttime skin care routines -- think face tape! JUST SAYIN': Colleen's plea to Costco -- people need shopping cart driver's ed! And we take a gander at Arby's new fall menu. UV umbrellas are trendy and will keep you safe from the sun! Bob Iger buys the Los Angeles Lakers and we speculate about what sports team we can buy (and afford...) and FIX MY LIFE: Lizzie's toilet troubles!SCREEN QUEENS: Holly stumbled into "Batman: Caped Crusader" on Amazon Prime, Jason is infuriated about "Double Lives of Suburban Wives" for a VERY specific reason, and Colleen completed her assignment by watching the first episode of "Dexter." Martha Stewart is gorgeous and serving looks! And remember that time that we almost got blown away at the Minnesota State Fair? Plus, Reader's Digest's list of things to do if you have a UFO sighting!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this Wellness Tech installment, Jonathan Mendoza, DC, APRN, NP-C — Nurse Doza — explains why red light panels have become a daily fixture in his clinic and his home. He covers how red and near-infrared wavelengths reach the mitochondria to support healthy ATP production, why panels deliver solar-style input without UV exposure, how he personally uses violet light to wind down at night, and what the emerging 40Hz gamma-frequency research does and does not yet show in humans. FEATURED PARTNER LightpathLED builds veteran-owned red and near-infrared light therapy panels. Nurse Doza uses one daily and highlights this brand specifically because it offers more than a single red setting — it includes violet-spectrum output and adjustable frequency, including a 40Hz option he notes he hasn't found on other consumer panels. Shop: https://lightpathled.com Code: NURSEDOZA (discount applied at checkout) Current promo:Select Diesel Gen3 panels ship with a free stand — verify at checkout, promos change Join the School of Doza The School of Doza is a paid health-education community with live group consults every **Wednesday at 1 PM Central**, plus courses, protocols, and direct access to Nurse Doza. Start your free trial: https://www.schoolofdoza.com --- 5 Key Takeaways 1. Red and near-infrared light interact with your mitochondria, not just your skin.These wavelengths are absorbed by cytochrome c oxidase in the electron transport chain, which supports healthy ATP production — the mechanism researchers call photobiomodulation. 2. A panel delivers solar-style light input without the UV load.Most people spend the majority of daylight hours indoors under light their cells don't recognize. Red light panels are one way to add that input without the burn risk that comes with UV exposure. 3. Panels are low-friction to use. No undressing required — Nurse Doza sits in front of his and lets it hit his forehead. He uses sessions in the two-to-five-minute range as his own personal routine, not a prescribed protocol. 4. Violet light sits at the opposite end of the visible spectrum from red. Nurse Doza reports using violet output in the evening as part of his wind-down. This is his subjective experience — violet-specific calming effects are not yet well established in the peer-reviewed literature. 5. The 40Hz frequency setting is an area of active research, not settled science. Gamma-frequency entrainment at 40Hz has been studied for its effects on brain activity, but the most-cited amyloid findings are from animal models and have published author corrections. Interesting, worth following — not a treatment. Citations: 1. de Freitas LF, Hamblin MR. **Proposed Mechanisms of Photobiomodulation or Low-Level Light Therapy.** *IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics.* 2016. PMID: 28070154 — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28070154/ 2. Hamblin MR. **Mechanisms and Mitochondrial Redox Signaling in Photobiomodulation.** *Photochemistry and Photobiology.* 2018. PMID: 29164625 — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29164625/ 3. Maghfour J, Ozog DM, Mineroff J, Jagdeo J, Kohli I, Lim HW. **Photobiomodulation CME Part I: Overview and Mechanism of Action.** *Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.* 2024. PMID: 38309304 — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38309304/ 4. Nairuz T, Cho S, Lee JH. **Photobiomodulation Therapy on Brain: Pioneering an Innovative Approach to Revolutionize Cognitive Dynamics.** *Cells.* 2024. PMID: 38891098 — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38891098/ 5. Iaccarino HF, Singer AC, Martorell AJ, et al. **Gamma frequency entrainment attenuates amyloid load and modifies microglia.** *Nature.* 2016;540:230–235. PMID: 27929004 · PMCID: PMC5656389 — https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5656389/    *Note: animal-model study. Two author corrections have since been published (2018, 2024).* Bonus — sleep and LED light therapy: Liao YH, Tai CJ, Ming JL, Lin LH, Chien LY. **The Effectiveness of Low-Level LED Light Therapy for Sleep Problems, Psychological Symptoms, and Heart Rate Variability in Shift-Work Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial.** *Journal of Nursing Management.* 2025. PMID: 40557249 — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40557249/

Creating a Healthier Home: Indoor Air Purification and Reverse Osmosis Water Safety. Environmental and wellness expert Helen Christoni discusses reducing toxic exposures at home through improved indoor air and water quality. Christoni describes her health crisis—severe osteoporosis at 42 and multiple fractures—which she attributes to chronic artificial fragrance exposure in beauty product development, and how purifying air and water helped her recover and later complete multiple marathons. They discuss indoor air hazards such as VOCs (including formaldehyde), microplastics, wildfire smoke particles, and the importance of using a sealed, high-grade HEPA (down to 0.003 microns) plus substantial carbon filtration, proper room sizing, and filter maintenance; they caution against relying on ionizers or UV add-ons. On water, Christoni urges reverse osmosis to address contaminants including lead, PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and arsenic, noting boiling concentrates pollutants; they also discuss shower filtration for chlorine/chloramines. Resources include airdoctor.com, aquatru.com, isyourairqualitysafe.com, and ismywatersafe.com.

This week's Hackaday podcast is a European affair again, as Elliot Williams is joined by Jenny List on a summer evening to review the week. And we have a feast of hacks for your delectation. As the title above says, one of the stand-out hacks this week was a set of airless mountain bike tyres 3D printed in glorious fluorescent TPU. They look as though they shouldn't work but in fact they showed real promise, and we discuss the process behind their design. Then we take a look at a hybrid of a UV printer and an SLA 3D printer, capable of making high-resolution and robust 3D prints. The prospect of new Amigas intrigues us for a while, then carbon-fibre fabric in 3D prints. Finally we're in awe of the tech behind the Las Vegas Sphere, and we're there for some radio at the Danish BornHack hacker camp. Follow that one up and you'll find a bonus, an unofficial extra Hackaday podcast. All the usual links are on Hackaday, but before you head on down to have a listen, don't forget we've got a mailbag for the podcast and we'd love to hear from you!

Episode Highlights With KatieWhy sunlight is essential for hormones, energy, mitochondria, circadian rhythm, and Vitamin D productionWhat a “solar callus” is and why the skin needs gradual training — just like musclesHow to safely build sun tolerance in early spring without burningThe internal factors that determine whether sunlight helps or harms you: minerals, hydration, antioxidants, and fat-soluble vitaminsWhy people who burn easily are often mineral-depletedHow I personally use apps like D-Minder to time my safe UVB exposureThe difference between infrared (IR) light vs UV light and why IR prepares the skin for safe UVHow to combine morning sunlight, gradual exposure, and internal nutrient support for deeper resilienceSeasonal strategies: how the body shifts from “winter mode” to “summer mode”My exact step-by-step protocol for increasing exposure each springResources Mentioneddminder appJust Thrive:Just Thrive Health has been one of my longtime favorite brands for gut health and they have an amazing Daily Gut Detox. Your immune system, gut barrier, and digestion get the support they need to stay strong and healthy. You can find this and their probiotics at justthrivehealth.com/wellnessmama or use code wellnessmama for 20% off your order. BioptimizersI love and use so many products from them, but I especially love the magnesium (Magnesium Breakthrough) and digestive enzymes (Masszymes). Visit bioptimizers.com/wellnessmama to get the best deal!

We Like Shooting We Like Shooting - Ep 674 August 3, 2026 Presented by This episode of We Like Shooting is brought to you by: Foxtrot Mike (Code: WLSISLIFE) C&G Holsters (Code: WLSISLIFE) Midwest Industries (Code: WLSISLIFE) Rost Martin (Code: WLSISLIFE) Bowers Group (Code: WLS) Otis Technology (Code: WELIKESHOOTING15) Flatline Fiber Co (Code: WLS15) Giveaways!! GAW   Text Dear WLS or Reviews +1 743 500 2171 Public   Show Titles   Gear Chat Goals 2026 GOALS 2026 Supplementary Research: Gear Chat segment on Goals 2026. In 2026 the firearms and technical gear industry continues to emphasize modular designs, improved battery life for electronic optics and lights, and integration of suppressors with quick-detach systems across major manufacturers. New product cycles often align with SHOT Show announcements in January, with many items reaching retail availability later in the year. thefirearmblog.com SB Tactical SBA6 Stabilizing Brace SB Tactical is adding another entry to its A-Series lineup with the SBA6, a collaboration with New Hampshire-based Die Free Co designed to expand the minimalist platform that made the SBA3 an industry standard.The SBA6 accepts MIL-SPEC carbine receiver extensions and ships now in black, with Flat Dark Earth and Olive Drab Green following later this year.The design direction is deliberate.Where the SBA3 prioritizes compact dimensions and reduced weight, the SBA6 builds out the platform with a full rubber arm cuff and improved ergonomics. SB Tactical has partnered with Die Free Co, a company founded by veterans known for the Kung Fu Grip, to release the SBA6 stabilizing brace. It expands the minimalist A-Series lineup as a model positioned between the compact SBA3 and the reinforced SBA4, emphasizing improved ergonomics and support while accepting MIL-SPEC carbine buffer tube extensions. The USA-made brace ships immediately in black, with FDE and ODG color options scheduled for Q4 2026. Availability: Ships now in black from SB Tactical dealers nationwide (FDE/ODG in Q4 2026) Special: Full rubber arm cuff, 5-position adjustability, integral ambidextrous QD sling socket, MIL-SPEC carbine extension compatibility Haga Defense (Nick) Saraid Top Notch AR-15 Charging Handle Introducing the Saraid Top Notch — the first vertical charging handle for the AR-15 platform. By relocating the handle to the top, it eliminates side protrusions that cause gear snags, interfere with forward assists, or complicate manipulations near optics and slings. The Saraid Top Notch is a monolithic, latchless vertical charging handle machined from a single piece of 7075-T6 aluminum billet with Type III hard anodizing. It weighs 1.1 oz, is made in the USA, and features spring-ball retention, aggressive grip texture, reduced gear interference, and an unobstructed sight picture. The patent-pending design is receiver-friendly and compatible with iron sights and low-mounted optics. Availability: Add to cart available on hagadefense.com (no explicit stock level, release date or additional retailers stated) Cost: $150.00 Special: Monolithic single-piece 7075-T6 aluminum billet construction with latchless spring-ball retention and patent-pending vertical design DopeSpin (Nick) DopeSpin Ballistic Dial DopeSpin DopeSpin is a pocket-sized standalone ballistic calculator using a point-mass 3DOF solver with G1 and G7 drag models. It accepts standard rifle and ammo inputs (muzzle velocity, BC, zero, sight height, twist, density altitude or full weather) and outputs elevation and wind holds in MIL or MOA, including spin drift, aerodynamic jump, and atmospheric effects. The device features a tactile clicking ring, circular OLED display, Velcro mount, clamshell case, 8+ hour battery with USB-C, unlimited rifle/ammo profiles, and dedicated modes for shooting, competition stage cards, moving targets, and profile management. Availability: Available for purchase on dope-spin.com (add to cart, implies in stock) Cost: $199.95 (sale/regular price listed on product page) Special: Tactile clicking ring input with circular display for ‘Spin to distance, read hold' operation in Shoot, Compete, Mover, and Profiles modes Thefirearmblog Ruger PC Carbine with Custom Walnut Stock and Aimpoint Micro H-2 The post presents a customized Ruger PC Carbine (9mm pistol-caliber carbine) featuring a custom walnut stock by Cinematic Arms paired with an Aimpoint Micro H-2 reflex sight and a Magpul drum magazine. The build demonstrates the platform's integrated Picatinny rail and modular design as an ideal canvas for customization, balancing a classic wood aesthetic with modern functionality. The Aimpoint Micro H-2 is described as a 2 MOA dot sight with 12 brightness settings, long battery life on a CR2032, weighing 3.3 ounces and submersible to 15 feet. Special: Integrated Picatinny rail and modular design enabling custom walnut stock while retaining modern red-dot capability and Magpul drum magazine compatibility thefirearmblog.com Springfield Armory Echelon Alpha An Echelon, but More Affordable?Springfield Armory Unveils the NEW Echelon AlphaThe Springfield Armory Echelon is the pistol of choice for a lot of shooters because of its wide package of accoutrements and modern features.The only gripe that some shooters raise is that the more tricked out variations might be too expensive for their budget. Springfield Armory announced the Echelon Alpha, a 9mm striker-fired pistol built on the Central Operating Group with a serialized stainless steel chassis. It features a recontoured billet machined slide with Melonite finish, 4″ hammer-forged barrel, optics-ready Variable Interface System, and ships with one stainless steel magazine. The design emphasizes purpose-driven ergonomics with a small grip module and reduced overall dimensions compared to the standard Echelon. Availability: Unveiled July 14, 2026; three initial models (standard, low-capacity, CA-compliant) offered directly via Springfield Armory Cost: $599 (standard and low-capacity); $649 (CA-compliant) Special: Variable Interface System for direct optic mounting combined with recontoured slide, captive recoil system, and single stainless steel magazine shipment Bullet Points Guncadindex Weapon Picatinny Camera Optic by @BallOEnergy CAD model set for a 25 mm Picatinny riser and chest-rig assembly that mounts a modified KIRFEIHT industrial borescope camera (Amazon $23.99 with 32 GB card) to allow target identification and engagement around corners or over berms. The riser uses two embedded 5 mm × 25 mm hex bolts with nuts secured by UV epoxy; the chest rig accepts 1.5 mm or 1/16 in wire as a hinge pin. Cable is cut to approximately 4 ft and spliced after feeding the camera backward through the riser; light is permanently disabled by removing the button and cutting the yellow wire. Compatible with example Glock 17 chassis; released 1 Aug 2026 as downloadable STL files. Availability: Home defense or trench warfare for identifying/engaging targets around corners or over berms without exposure Cost: 25 mm riser; accepts 1.5 mm/1/16 in wire hinge pin and two 5 mm × 25 mm hex bolts; uses modified KIRFEIHT borescope camera with ~4 ft cable; STL files total ~2.9 MiB Special: Pro: Low-cost commercial borescope integration ($23.99), fully 3-D printable CAD files. Con: Requires extensive user modification, epoxy, splicing, and centering with tape; does not meet verification standards; no performance data stated GunCAD Index Expansion Chamber Calculator V1.0.0 (Windows) by Practical Tactical This tool is in response to a recent request from @TheNewNewDeal regarding best practices such as suppressor expansion chamber length and others. T… Expansion Chamber Calculator V1.0.0 is a Windows .exe application by Practical Tactical that lets users input variables/parameters to generate suggested lengths for suppressor expansion chambers. It was created in response to a request regarding suppressor best practices and is intended to be expanded with additional tools for baffle spacing and other suppressor design calculations. The tool is provided as a downloadable .zip; after extraction the .exe is run locally. It is described as a muzzle device (suppressor, compensator, or other) that in the US may require ATF Form 1. Availability: Suppressor design / muzzle device calculation for practical shooting, competition, or Form 1 builds (best use case not further specified) Special: Provides suggested expansion chamber lengths from user inputs; expands toward baffle-spacing tools; requires local .exe run after .zip download (no explicit pros/cons listed) Gun Fights Play the best Price Is Right-style GunBroker game on the internet. Gun Fights Live DisplayFollow the game, prices, and reveals as they happen.Open the live display BangRank A live cast ranking segment for anything and everything in the gun world, powered by questionable certainty, strong opinions, and audience voting. BangRank Live VotingScan or open the link to rank along with the show.https://welikeshooting.com/rank   The Agency Brief Agency Update 1. AGENCY BRIEF: STREET SWEEPER / USAS-12 DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE RECLASSIFICATIONWhat this really was: In 1994, ATF took lawfully owned shotguns and shoved them into the NFA “destructive device” category. No vote in Congress. No new statute. Just an agency ruling that turned specific 12-gauge shotguns into the same legal category as grenades. The targets were the Striker-12, the Street Sweeper, and the USAS-12. The Striker and Street Sweeper used revolving cylinders. The USAS-12 was a semi-auto, magazine-fed shotgun. They all fired ordinary 12-gauge shells, the same kind of ammunition people put through hunting pum

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In this episode, we separate fact from marketing hype. We break down some of the biggest claims being made about UV lash systems from "no fumes" and "100% safe" to instant curing and retention promises and discuss what the science, chemistry, and real-world experience actually say. If you're a lash artist, salon owner, educator, or simply curious about UV technology, this episode will help you make informed decisions instead of relying on buzzwords and misleading advertising. In this episode we cover: The biggest myths about UV lash adhesive What UV technology actually does Marketing claims that should raise red flags Safety considerations every lash artist should know How to evaluate products using facts instead of hype Our goal isn't to attack any brand. It's to encourage transparency, education, and evidence-based conversations so lash artists can make the best decisions for themselves and their clients.