Sunlight

June 22, 2023

Scientists Lead Sunlight to Transform Water into Hydrogen: Nanomaterial Propels Energy Revolution

Scientists around the world have made tremendous advances in the field of sustainable energy. The invention of a novel nanomaterial that can use solar energy to extract hydrogen from both freshwater and

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Astronomy

March 2025: 65-Minute Blood Moon Marks First Total Lunar Eclipse Since 2022

A dramatic red moon will light up night skies across North and South America this March, ending a two-year wait since the last total lunar eclipse. The moon will slowly darken and then glow red-orange for 65 minutes during the

February 17, 2025

Space Solar Prototype Beams Power Wirelessly to Earth Presenting Potential Limitless Energy

Energy·Science·Space

A space solar power prototype has successfully demonstrated its ability to wirelessly beam power through space and direct a detectable amount of energy toward

Utqiaġvik Residents Welcome the Sun After 65 Days of Darkness

Nature·News·USA

On Monday, the small Alaskan community of Utqiaġvik, located 320 miles north of the Arctic circle, finally saw the sun again after 65 days

Energy

German Scientists Create 24.6% Efficient CIGS-Perovskite Solar Cell, Breaking New Ground in Solar Tech

A new type of solar cell is making waves in the energy world. Scientists in Germany have created a solar panel that converts 24.6% of sunlight into electricity – marking a significant

Sunita Somvanshi

February 11, 2025

Health

Vitamin D Deficiency Affects 70-100% of Indians Despite 330 Sunny Days—Pollution and Melanin Play Key Roles

All the vitamins are vital for our health. Sunlight is the natural source of vitamin D. 90% of vitamin D is produced in the skin via sunlight exposure. Diet provides the remaining

Tejal Somvanshi

December 1, 2024

Blanket Toss during a Nalukataq in Utqiagvik

Travel·USA

Alaska’s Utqiagvik Begins 64 Days of Darkness: How Residents and Science Thrive Without Sunlight

Utqiagvik, Alaska entered its annual polar night phase at 1:27 p.m. AKST on Monday, November 18, 2024, marking the start of a 64-day period without direct sunlight. The sun will not rise

Tejal Somvanshi

November 24, 2024

Climate·Science

Biden Administration Contemplates Controversial Proposal Blocking Sunlight to Combat Climate Change

The Biden administration has sparked surprise and mockery on social media with a White House document revealing their consideration of studying methods to block the sun’s rays in an effort to slow

Karmactive Team

July 4, 2023