Sun exposure has long been framed as something to avoid, but science shows that moderate, intentional sunlight plays an ...

Explores the principles of light, reflection, and magnification through hands-on experiments. Children observe how a magnifying glass focuses sunlight to create heat, examine the effects of light on ...

Then, in 2023, a consortium of Australian public-health groups did something surprising: It issued new advice that takes careful account, for the first time, of the sun’s positive contributions. The ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Over the last few days, our PinIt! page has been lighting up with photos from viewers across Central Florida showing unusual streaks of sunlight cutting through the sky during sunrise ...

Norse mythology portrays the Sun (Sól) as a feminine figure chased daily across the sky, representing a constant battle against destructive forces and highlighting the precarious balance between life ...

Technically, the sun is a G-type main-sequence star — specifically, a G2V star. The "V" indicates that it is a dwarf, Tony ...

Cornellians have become experts on taking on sunny days in Ithaca — especially after a frigid and long winter. From sitting out on Libe Slope soaking up the sun, throwing frisbees on the Arts Quad or ...

Every morning Kathy Reagan Young steps out of the shower in her Virginia Beach home, towels off, dons a pair of protective goggles and stands nine inches from a light box the size of a small space ...

Critics argue the satellites, billed as a way to harness solar energy at night, could hamper sky observations and may pose a threat to human and animal health A long-exposure view of the Milky Way, ...

Not all plastics are equal -- some types and colors are easier to recycle than others. For instance, black foam and black coffee lids, which are often made of polystyrene, usually end up in landfills ...

This article is part of a special report on the total solar eclipse that will be visible from parts of the U.S., Mexico and Canada on April 8, 2024. North America will soon be treated to one of the ...