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- India's rising heatwave triggers surge in eye problems; ophthalmologists urge preventative care
- Heavy rains lash parts of Kerala; IMD issues 'orange alert' in four districtsKerala experienced heavy rains on Saturday, leading the IMD to issue an 'orange alert' for Ernakulam, Thrissur, Idukki, and Malappuram dist...02 May, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- Scientists Identify the Main Cause of Sunburns, and Now They Have to Update the TextbooksA groundbreaking study reveals a new cause for sunburn's immediate pain. Scientists now believe damage to RNA, not DNA, triggers the rapid ...28 Apr, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
- How to Maintain Your Patio Furniture Before Summer Sun Wears It OutProtect your patio furniture from the elements. Sunlight, rain, and harsh weather can damage wood, metal, plastic, and fabric. Regular clea...27 Apr, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
- Kerala records high UV index; public advisory issuedThe Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has issued a caution advisory due to high UV index levels recorded across the state. Orange ...26 Apr, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
- Extreme heatwave alert: Kerala records hazardous UV levels; IMD puts Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka and more states on high alertHeatwave alert: Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has issued a high UV index alert, warning residents about the health ris...15 Apr, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- Baby stars shine bright: JWST detects unexpected ultraviolet glowAstronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have spotted high energy ultraviolet radiation around five infant stars, or protostars, in...01 Dec, 2025, 07.54 PM IST
- Love the window seat? Experts warn it could be harming your health on long flightsA Canadian flight attendant, Aislinn Swain, recently sparked online discussions after sharing a TikTok warning travelers about skin risks f...02 Sep, 2025, 10.57 PM IST
- What is "extreme solar particle event"? How may it damage Earth's ozone layer?Scientists warn that extreme solar particle events, occurring every thousand years, could severely damage Earth's ozone layer, increasing U...14 Jul, 2024, 01.41 AM IST
- Did Sun's UV radiation cause Neptune clouds to vanish? Will it affect Earth? Know in detailsThe Hubble Space Telescope observed a significant reduction in Neptune's cloud cover. Researchers discovered that solar UV radiation influe...29 Jun, 2024, 01.56 AM IST
- If bananas are 'mildly radioactive', so are human bodies also radioactive despite us not being superheroes?Bananas contain high levels of potassium, and a small amount of this is radioactive.04 Nov, 2022, 07.25 PM IST
- Why does coronavirus spread faster in winter? Increase in Covid spread linked to UV level dipThe researchers added that it is also unclear what mechanism is driving this effect.17 Dec, 2020, 05.31 PM IST
- Life may be evolving on nearest exoplanets: StudyAccording to the study, published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, life already has survived this kind of ...10 Apr, 2019, 05.56 PM IST
- Five sunscreen mistakes you're probably makingSummer's well and truly here, which means that everyone's going sunscreen crazy. However, it isn't enough to slather on sunscreen just befo...08 Mar, 2016, 08.39 AM IST
- Researchers develop new metal oxide glass to block ultraviolet raysThe scientists demonstrated that the glass protects living cells and organic dyes, and believe it could be developed to protect electronics...21 Jan, 2016, 03.45 PM IST
- Delhi's UV index in high-risk zone, says analysis by SAFAROnce it starts raining the index falls as it's either cloudy or raining most of the time preventing UV rays from reaching the surface.20 Sep, 2015, 10.10 AM IST
- Ultraviolet radiation levels on the rise in Delhi, says MET departmentRising temperature has put Delhi at high risk of UV rays with the national capital receiving alarming levels of radiation this season, the ...27 May, 2015, 06.38 PM IST
- More sun may mean fewer kids, grandkidsIncreased UV radiation can have an effect on human fertility over generations, a new study has warned.10 Jan, 2015, 10.42 AM IST
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