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In 2003, powerful solar storms during Halloween set off a chain reaction that damaged the Arctic Ozone layer: Study explains how space weather triggered ozone lossIn 2003, powerful solar storms during Halloween set off a chain reaction that damaged the Arctic Ozone layer and led to an unexpected decli...- Gray Hair Reason Found: A Japanese study explains why people get grey hair and it may be linked to cancerWhy Do People Get Grey Hair: New research in Japan suggests grey hair may signal a body's protective response against Cancer. Stem cells sh...
- Sunlight slowly damages solar panels; researchers think they have found a natural shield - a red onionSolar power is growing fast across the US, but scientists say one hidden part of today's solar technology still depends on petroleum-based ...
- Anxious about ageing? Worrying about growing older may actually accelerate the process; here are ways to slow it downWorrying about ageing itself might be accelerating the process, a study on midlife women suggests. Beyond common factors like sun exposure ...
- Scientists just made an all-silk cooling textile that reflects 94.8% of sunlight and lowers skin temperature by 4.3 °CScientists have engineered a revolutionary silk fabric, dubbed SilkNT, that cools the skin by an impressive 4.3°C without any batteries or ...
- Penguin feathers inspired a "living skin" material that could slash energy bills in buildingsResearchers have developed a revolutionary thin film inspired by penguin feathers that passively switches between heating and cooling modes...
- In 1933, a teenager’s recovery from a basement experiment led to Day-Glo colors that transformed signs, safety gear, and artTwo brothers in Berkeley, California, experimented with fluorescent materials in their basement. Their home project led to the invention of...
- India's rising heatwave triggers surge in eye problems; ophthalmologists urge preventative careIndia's extreme heatwaves are causing a surge in severe eye conditions, including dryness, redness, and allergies, as intense UV radiation ...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- More sun may mean fewer kids, grandkidsIncreased UV radiation can have an effect on human fertility over generations, a new study has warned.
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