Flickering coronal loops in the Sun's outer atmosphere could act as an early warning system for solar flares, according to ...

A Nasa spacecraft has made history by surviving the closest-ever approach to the Sun. Scientists received a signal from the ...

In this chapter, you will examine the Sun’s radiation by investigating its composition and effects on our health. You may be aware that applying sunscreen protects your skin against sunlight. Here you ...

Solar flare is the term used to designate bursts of electromagnetic radiation from the sun surface, capable of emitting disturbances over high-frequency (HF) radio communications, particularly ...

Cathleen Lewis: White is the color that reflects back the radiation most effectively while in outer space. Narrator: Here on Earth, our atmosphere shields us from 77% of the sun's radiation.

New study reveals UV radiation and Merkel cell polyomavirus as leading risk factors for Merkel cell carcinoma. Learn how prevention efforts can reduce this rare but aggressive skin cancer.

Solar flares are intense, localized bursts of electromagnetic radiation from the sun, releasing immense energy over short periods. These events impact Earth's upper atmosphere and can occasionally ...

It's been 10 years since commercial solariums were banned in Australia. But many Australians are still tanning - and now ...

Parker Solar Probe is four centimetres from the Sun - so that's close." The probe will have to endure temperatures of 1,400C and radiation that could frazzle the onboard electronics. It is ...

A star like the Sun is at equilibrium - gravity tends to pull it inwards, and radiation pressure from the nuclear reactions tends to expand it outwards. In other words, the gravitational collapse ...