What's the REAL reason we can't look at a solar eclipse?

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There's an eclipse coming to the US in April! Which means we'll all be getting that reminder to NOT LOOK AT THE ECLIPSE WITHOUT PROPER EYE PROTECTION. But why is that? At the molecular level, what happens to our eyes if we look at the eclipse? And how does eye protection prevent damage to our eyes? Let's find out!
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2. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti....
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Watched this already and it was so helpful to take the solar eclipse glasses seriously. Also, want to thank you both for my hand-written "Thank You" note. Gosh; such a great surprise! Just love it and your podcast+ Have lost track of how/where to most-publicly applaud your efforts.

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