New research shows that getting too little sun exposure can lead to higher rates of cardiovascular disease and many cancers. But taking in too much sun can lead to skin cancer. So just how many rays should we be soaking up? buff.ly/B78YFOB

After more than 30 years, the FDA has approved a new type of sunscreen filter that has been used in other countries for decades. We're breaking down the science of and clearing up misconceptions about chemical and mineral filters on this week's episode buff.ly/B78YFOB

On this week's episode, we're going beyond skin-deep on the effects of UV light on the body, and how sunlight might offer surprising health benefits as well as health risks. It's "Skeptic Check: Sunny Daze" buff.ly/B78YFOB

According to a survey put out by the American Academy of Dermatology, a significant portion of respondents reported stopping their use of sunscreen due to safety concerns they saw on social media. buff.ly/B78YFOB

In his latest book, "In Defense of Sunlight: The Surprising Science of Sun Exposure," author Rowan Jacobsen sheds light on what the latest research has to say about the health benefits of sunlight. He argues we may not always want to dive for the shade. buff.ly/B78YFOB

Skin cancer rates are on the rise. But new research suggests that avoiding the sun altogether carries its own health risks. So how do we get that goldilocks amount of sunlight? This week's episode is "Skeptic Check: Sunny Daze" buff.ly/B78YFOB

Chemical, mineral, UVA, UVB, SPF; we don't blame you if all the information on your sunscreen label has you in a daze. This week, we're diving into the science of sunblock. It's "Skeptic Check: Sunny Daze" buff.ly/B78YFOB

One beach day staple has become a source of burning controversy online. Journalist Brian Underwood joins us to examine influencer claims about sunscreen and misconceptions about sun protection. It's "Skeptic Check: Sunny Daze" buff.ly/B78YFOB

A movement of sunscreen skeptics is growing online. But what does science have to say about sun exposure? This week's episode is "Skeptic Check: Sunny Daze" buff.ly/B78YFOB

The sun is a stellar nuclear reactor, firing radiation at Earth. Too many of those rays can be harmful, but recent studies suggest that the right amount of sunlight is beneficial to our health. It’s Skeptic Check: Sunny Daze. buff.ly/B78YFOB

Slather on the sunscreen or let the UV rays soak in? The controversy is heating up. It’s Skeptic Check: Sunny Daze. buff.ly/B78YFOB

You may not realize it, but many major cities have been built over rivers. Urban planners are experimenting with 'daylighting', which seeks to resurface and call attention to the water bodies our cities obscure. This week, we examine "The Rights of Rivers" buff.ly/AOnWuTI

When gold mining threatened the Los Cedros cloud forest in Ecuador, one resident went to court to save it, following a growing 'rights of nature' movement led by indigenous people. Learn more on this week's episode: buff.ly/AOnWuTI

In 2008, indigenous leaders in Ecuador made a historic decision. The rights of nature would now be enshrined in the country's constitution. This revolutionary moment would change the fate of the Los Cedros cloud forest and its many rivers buff.ly/AOnWuTI

Climate change is reshaping rivers across the world. In some cases, it's even causing river systems to die out. Now, advocates are finding innovative ways to protect these water bodies on which all life depends. It's "The Rights of Rivers" buff.ly/AOnWuTI

A river doesn't stop at its banks, says Robert Macfarlane. Life radiates from it. He explores how looking at rivers as living beings rather than just resources could help save them from an uncertain future. buff.ly/AOnWuTI

When dams were put into the Klamath River in the early 20th century, its wildlife suffered. Salmon, a source of food sovereignty for the Yurok tribe, could no longer reach their spawning grounds. Indigenous advocates worked for decades to bring them back. buff.ly/AOnWuTI

People aren't always convinced that a river is alive, says author Robert Macfarlane. But they do know what a dead river looks like. Today, pollution, climate change, and over-damming have put rivers in crisis. It's "The Rights of Rivers" buff.ly/AOnWuTI

In 2023, four hydroelectric dams were removed from the 250 mile long Klamath River on the Western Coast of the United States, allowing the river to flow freely for the first time in 100 years. But why de-dam a river? We're looking at "The Rights of Rivers" buff.ly/AOnWuTI

In his latest book, author Robert Macfarlane poses a profound question: Is A River Alive? This question is central to a growing movement that claims natural entities like rivers have legal rights. This week episode is "The Rights of Rivers" buff.ly/AOnWuTI