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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Getting at least 30 minutes of daily summer sun in the first year of life may mean a lower relapse risk for children who are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) later, according to a study ...

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.