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Blue skies, longer days and feeling the warmth on our skin – it’s no wonder so many of us try to make the most of the summer months. But with more time spent in the sun, it’s important to be mindful o

It can be confusing to decipher between the different levels of protection. ‘SPF refers to how much UVB protection a sunscreen offers,’ says Dr Rakesh Anand, consultant dermatologist and British Skin

Mars is a pretty horrible place for any creature used to life on Earth. The average surface temperature is -63°C (-81°F) and doesn’t reach above freezing anywhere except right on the equator, during t

Of the hundreds of thousands of asteroids in our solar system, it is all too feasible that one could strike Earth. If scientists discover this is likely to happen, what are our options for defending ourselves – and who will make the key decisions? Tomas Weber reports