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Britain prepares for hostile nations, actors to weaponize the sun - report

The UK is reportedly interested in a risk assessment of technology which could reflect sunlight away from the Earth, and its potential to manufacture an environmental disaster.

 CME Erupts on the Sun.
Eight views of the sun's south pole obtained by the Solar Orbiter spacecraft are seen in this image released by the European Space Agency on June 11, 2025

Solar Orbiter spacecraft obtains first images of the sun's poles

 Partial solar eclipse to create 'devil's horns' effect on March 29.

Partial solar eclipse to create 'devil's horns' effect on March 29

 An image of the solar system orbiting the Sun is seen at Solaris, Israel's new solar observatory, in Isfiya.

Israel opens Solaris, a major solar observatory, in Druze-majority town of Usfiya


China's 'artificial sun' reactor sets record for plasma flow duration

The Chinese state news agency Xinhua described the accomplishment as "a key step towards the development of a fusion reactor."

 Is fusion energy achievable? Illustration.

Russian astronomers observe rare black plasma eruption on the Sun

The event, described by scientists as "very rare, beautiful, and even a bit strange," involved a cold prominence rich in neutral hydrogen that was released and scattered throughout the corona.

 Russian astronomers observe rare black plasma eruption on the Sun.

6 facial skin damages from sun exposure and how to fix them

The summer season officially ends in late September, but its damage is already visible on most people's facial skin. Here are the main issues from uncontrolled sun exposure and how to aid recovery.

 The sun is harmful to facial skin.

This is probably the most dangerous trend this summer on Tiktok

Dermatologist explains the dangerous trend on TikTok that promotes sun exposure without protection, debunking claims of sunscreen toxicity and effects on vitamin D levels.

 In the water it's a different story. Woman in pool next to sunscreen

Sunscreen Application: SPF, Needed Amount, Spray Tips - Summer Essential

SPF 30 or higher is recommended, apply 30 grams of lotion, cream, or spray (6 seconds per spot), reapply every 2 hours, and check expiration date regularly.

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Summer’s here and the sun is hot: Avoid getting skin cancer

According to the ICA, 2,000 Israeli women (40%) and men (60%) will be diagnosed with malignant melanoma of the skin this year.

Free dermatology exams to be offered around Israel.

CeraVe makes romcom trailer with a unique twist

The CeraVe derma-cosmetics brand is launching this week a first-of-its-kind international campaign, which was produced as a movie trailer.

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2024 total solar eclipse: A remarkable alignment of celestial bodies - opinion

Donning our glasses, hundreds of strangers gazed skyward together and watched the moon gradually take a bite out of the sun.

 THE CLUCHEY FAMILY views the 'path of totality' in Millinocket, Maine on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Total solar eclipse: What is it, where is it, and why is it dangerous to look at it? - explainer

Total solar eclipses are rare, not often occurring in the same place for a very long time. What makes it special? Why can't we look directly at it? Here's what you should know.

Solar Eclipse 2017 Captured from Union, Missouri

Israeli solar winery optimizes agriculture in France with solar roof

Sun Agri's Agro-Voltaic Success: French studies show improved wine grape yield and quality with solar panel installation, reducing heat and water usage in agro-voltaic field.

 Agrovoltaic facility in the wine grape vineyard

Tips for buying sunglasses: how to protect your eyes and your pocket

Sunglasses don't have to be expensive to provide maximum sun protection. Here are some tips and some examples of pairs you can buy and stay cool this summer.

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