According to doomsday predictions, the end of the world will arrive on the winter solstice this year, which will be next Friday, Dec. 21. I imagine the predictions of dire circumstances will end up ...

Sun exposure has long been framed as something to avoid, but science shows that moderate, intentional sunlight plays an essential role in physical and mental health. When managed responsibly, time in ...

Atmospheric scientists trying to pin down how clouds curb the amount of sunlight available to warm the earth have found that it depends on the wavelength of sunlight being measured. This unexpected ...

The sun has a major impact on Earth: It provides the light and energy that are vital to life on our planet and dramatically shapes Earth’s climate. But the sun’s activity is not always constant, and ...

Over the last two decades researchers have tried to untangle a tricky question: can modest sun exposure reduce the risk of certain internal cancers while also increasing the risk of skin cancers?

What happens inside the brain when the body doesn't get enough vitamin D, especially during the winter months? Dr. Vinit ...

It's summertime for another few weeks, despite the common assumption that Labor Day brings summer's end. But this weekend still frequently brings the last chance to hit the beach or the pool, or to ...

Many women are unaware that light exposure directly influences fertility. Natural sunlight stabilises hormones, while excessive screen light can disrupt melatonin and reproductive health. Recognising ...

Imagine talking to a friend in a crowded bar, while music blares and the surrounding din nearly drowns out your conversation. That experience of trying to track and follow the conversational thread is ...