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By combining observations from two space missions, scientists were able to follow one exceptionally active region on the Sun ...

The sun’s outer atmosphere resembles a pufferfish.

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Modern sunscreen campaigns still celebrate beauty but now frame it in the language of empowerment and self-care. Women are ...

Today’s first public beta of iOS 26.3 is likely the last beta we’ll get from Apple before the company takes a holiday break. Understandably then, the release is light on new features and changes. A ...

The little sphere on your car's dash is a sunload sensor, and your vehicle's HVAC system uses it to help set the interior ...