Sun
Health & Medicine
Analysis
Where are we at with the 'sunscreen wars'?
More than 20 sunscreens were pulled from the shelves in 2025 after testing showed they were below their advertised SPF rating – so where does this leave us for summer 2026?
Sciences & Technology
Research
Neutrinos are the Sun’s secret messengers
Once thought undetectable, huge underground experiments are unlocking the nature of ghostly particles called neutrinos, which could be the key to a deeper understanding of what is happening inside the Sun
Health & Medicine
Getting enough vitamin D, without getting too much sun
Vitamin D is essential for the health of our bones and immune system. So how do we safely get enough?
Environment
Earth’s invisible shield can help reveal our past and our future
Dr Agathe Lise-Pronovost studies the Earth’s magnetic field, which protects our planet from harmful cosmic rays and leaves its signature in ancient rocks
Health & Medicine
Can sunshine help your brain?
New research suggests adequate vitamin D in midlife may help women maintain at least some of their brain power as they age