About 2.5 million years ago, the viruses infecting fish in Lake Tanganyika underwent a mysterious explosion in diversity. It ...

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Wolf 359, a nearby red dwarf, blasts deadly radiation, stripping planets of their atmospheres. Scientists warn intense flares ...

Wolf 359, a red dwarf star just 7.8 light-years away, could host planets, but extreme X-ray and ultraviolet radiation make ...

Skin cancer incidence is rising, largely due to prolonged UV exposure. Vitamin D, produced by sun exposure, may help prevent ...

Solar ultraviolet radiation is one of the causes of a series of eye diseases, including cataracts and a type of corneal ...

Astronomers have discovered that sulfur may be a key to helping us narrow down our search for life on other planets.

Treatment plants use a combination of tools to keep toxins and contaminants out of drinking water. Researchers with the ...