Atmospheric scientists trying to pin down how clouds curb the amount of sunlight available to warm the earth have found that it depends on the wavelength of sunlight being measured. This unexpected ...

According to doomsday predictions, the end of the world will arrive on the winter solstice this year, which will be next Friday, Dec. 21. I imagine the predictions of dire circumstances will end up ...

Sun exposure has long been framed as something to avoid, but science shows that moderate, intentional sunlight plays an ...

The sun has a major impact on Earth: It provides the light and energy that are vital to life on our planet and dramatically shapes Earth’s climate. But the sun’s activity is not always constant, and ...

Summer is upon us again. Sunlight and warm temperatures encourage us to be outside, soaking in those lovely rays, especially after a long, cold, and gray winter. Studies have shown that exposure to ...

Over the last two decades researchers have tried to untangle a tricky question: can modest sun exposure reduce the risk of certain internal cancers while also increasing the risk of skin cancers?

What happens inside the brain when the body doesn't get enough vitamin D, especially during the winter months? Dr. Vinit ...

It's summertime for another few weeks, despite the common assumption that Labor Day brings summer's end. But this weekend still frequently brings the last chance to hit the beach or the pool, or to ...