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Secret beaches just a short trip from the UK’s biggest cities

These are the best seaside destinations for a day trip to make the most of the warm weather.

Destinations

Puerto Rico’s best beaches for sun, sea and surf

Puerto Rico has just made it easier to visit and with so many amazing beaches to check out, now is the perfect time for a trip.

USA

NASA craft 'touches' sun for first time by diving into atmosphere

The Parker Solar Probe actually flew through the sun's 'corona' in April but scientists say it took several months to receive the data and confirm the event.

Destinations

These are Bulgaria's best beaches for a 2022 summer holiday

In partnership with Bulgaria Travel

Whether you're looking for unspoiled golden sands without the crowds or a lively beach with plenty of bars to have a good time, this is your must-read reference for summer 2022.

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Total solar eclipse plunges Antarctica into darkness

A total solar eclipse plunged Antarctica from summer into darkness early Saturday in a rare astronomical spectacle witnessed by a handful of scientists and thrill-seekers -- and countless penguins.

Destinations

These are the 5 warmest countries to visit in Europe this December

Visit Cascais has crunched the numbers to find the sunniest destinations for a short winter break - maybe even a Christmas one.

Home

The race is on to stop solar flares from crashing our digital systems

A team of UK researchers are testing ways to shield electronics from solar radiation which could scramble the binary code that the smooth functioning of our digital world depends on.

Ecotech

Are these the thinnest solar panels in the world?

Solar energy users save as much as 75 million barrels of oil and 35 million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year.

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Astronomers marvel at rare annular eclipse in Dubai

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Astronomers marvel at a rare spectacle that will not appear for another 14 years. For over 2 hours the Moon blocked the Earth's direct view of the Sun.

World

A dying star 1,000 times bigger than the sun could soon explode

But at over 700 light-years away, astronomers say there's no risk to Earth.

World News

Euroviews. Policymakers should better protect outdoor workers from the sun ǀ View

In Europe alone, 14.5 million workers spend at least 75 per cent of their working lives outdoors without adequate protection and are at greater risk of developing skin cancer. Yet this invisible risk is being vastly neglected.

World News

Charity's warning after 'UK skin cancer rates jump 45% in a decade'

Cases of skin cancer — or melanoma — have increased 45% in the UK over the past decade, according to a newly-published study by Cancer Research UK.

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'Manhattanhenge': Streets align as New York enjoys spectacular sunset

People in Manhattan got to see a fantastic Manhattanhenge sunset Friday night (12 July 2019) That's when the grid of Manhattan streets lines up perfectly with the setting sun.

Norway

Norwegian island wants to be world's first time-free zone

Residents argue that as the sun doesn't rise in the winter and doesn't set in the summer, they should be able to "do what we want, when we want" during the night-less months.

Earth News

Our selection of non-toxic and organic fake tans

Cosmetic products that beauty editors and skin specialists recommend.

World News

Meteorologists predict Europe will experience summer heat waves

Meteorologists say that temperatures will heat up this summer in Europe.