Earth's oceans and atmosphere act like heat sinks, absorbing and reradiating the sun's rays over time. Even though the planet absorbs a lot of sunlight on the summer solstice, it takes several ...

Cosmic rays coming from outside the Solar System bring these particles closer to the Sun, where they experience changes ...

Because in the UK the sun’s rays are only strong enough for you to make vitamin D from April to September. So you need to boost your levels in the summer months. Like hibernating creatures ...

Whether you are going camping, to the lake or simply heading out for little league games, it is more important than ever to remember sun safety. The American Cancer Society finds that skin cancer ...

Here in Minnesota, sunshine isn’t taken for granted. That’s why when the warm summer sun finally does show its face, we Northerners try to get outdoors and soak up rays – just ...

With the onset of the summer season upon us, get prepared for sunburns and tans, and get ready to fight against sun damage ...

ST. PETERSBURG — In an effort to beat the heat and dodge the summer rain while playing outdoors at Steinbrenner Field, the Rays have pushed back the start of weeknight home games and moved up ...

Spending time basking in the sun may be more important than you think. Sure, it's a sensual pleasure and brightens your day. But far beyond that, the summer sun may help you avoid winter depression.