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We found high UV doses at high-altitude hiking trails in Reunion and Cape Town: A couple taking in the view from Table Mountain, Cape Town. Getty ImagesUltraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is important for life on earth and especially for humans. In animals UV radiation is essential for biological functions like calcium metabolism. In vegetation it’s necessary for … [Read more...] about We found high UV doses at high-altitude hiking trails in Reunion and Cape Town | The Conversation