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Scientists Identify the Main Cause of Sunburns, and Now They Have to Update the Textbooks- Extreme heatwave alert: Kerala records hazardous UV levels; IMD puts Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka and more states on high alert
- The Ozone hole has shown measurable long-term recovery following the Montreal Protocol
- ISRO warns of radio blackouts as M and X-class solar flares hit Earth: Check what the X8.3 flare is and its effectsIndia's space agency ISRO is closely watching intense solar flares. These powerful bursts from the Sun can cause radio blackouts and affect...04 Feb, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
- India makes progress towards complete phase-out of Ozone-depleting HCFCsIndia has achieved significant progress in phasing out hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), exceeding Montreal Protocol targets by achieving 6...16 Sep, 2025, 01.58 PM IST
- Michael Clarke skin cancer: Former Australian captain has important advice on how to avoid the deadly diseaseMichael Clarke skin cancer: Former Australian cricket World Cup-winning captain has shared an important health update. Clark announced that...27 Aug, 2025, 01.15 PM IST
- Stop doing THESE things and risk of Cancer will be reduced by 50%. Know in detailLifestyle changes may be able to save up to 50% of cancer-related deaths and 40% of cases, according to a recent ACS study. The significanc...20 Jul, 2024, 12.15 AM 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
- Vitamin D deficiency may lead to colon cancer and dementia, reports. How can you protect yourself?Vitamin D is crucial in many ways including prevention of dementia and colon cancer. Taking supplements is critical for some individuals in...13 May, 2024, 09.54 PM IST
- WHO-led study reveals working under sun causes one in three deaths from non-melanoma skin cancerThe study underscores the urgent need for protective measures, including policies, regulations, and training, to reduce the risk of sun-ind...10 Nov, 2023, 06.18 PM IST
- The iPhone 12 emits too much radiation and Apple must take it off the market, a French agency saysThe French government watchdog agency, the National Frequency Agency, has ordered Apple to remove the iPhone 12 from the French market due ...14 Sep, 2023, 11.43 AM IST
- Gel nail polish dryers may cause cancer: StudyThese UV nail polish dryers are heavily used by nail salons.08 Feb, 2023, 10.00 AM IST
- Watch out, light-skinned folks! You may be more vulnerable to skin cancerRule one: No stepping out without sunscreen. Write that down!06 Feb, 2023, 07.27 PM 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
- Travel often for work? You are prone to different skin cancer risksNon-melanoma skin cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide.06 Jun, 2018, 06.57 PM IST
- Do you use sunbeds? It may up chances of skin cancerIt may put people at increased risk of melanoma - the most dangerous type of skin cancer.16 Jan, 2017, 02.12 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
- Now, smart bikini that stops you from getting sunburnedThe Spinali bikini is equipped with a waterproof sensor to measure ultraviolet radiation exposure and sends information to the wearer's sma...15 Jun, 2015, 02.27 PM 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
- Don't shun the Sun: Sunlight could help you fight Blood PressureHuman beings are the products of evolution, and it is unlikely — if not preposterous — that nature made us to stay indoors.10 May, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
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