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Topic: Sunlight

This is where the sunniest spot on Earth is & it gets as much sunlight as Venus

Experts have noted that solar energy potential in the Altiplano plateau is roughly, on average, twice as high than in Central Europe and the US East Coast.

Can lab-grown shiitake fight Vitamin D deficiency? Indian scientists plan human trials to find out

The trial will recruit at least 60 people, who will be divided into three groups of 20 each. It will be carried out for 4 to 6 weeks.

Rainbow-coloured sun halo has Bengaluru photographing the sky today. This is how it formed

A sun halo is more common than rainbows and comes in many shapes and sizes, including a standard circular halo.

Sunlight can’t cure Covid-19, but don’t dismiss its healing powers

Sunlight has long been seen as a cure for disease, leading to a boom in ‘heliotherapy’ 100 years ago.

Why this woman in Colombia didn’t develop Alzheimer’s despite being at great risk for it

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to the best sources to read them.

Urban India has a huge Vitamin D deficiency problem as people hide from the sun

Doctors say at least 80% of urban population suffers from deficiency of Vitamin D, vital for absorption of calcium. Its deficiency makes the body vulnerable to diseases such as cancer.

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Ultraviolette is small in sales, big in ambition. Tech sets this electric motorcycle apart

Within 48 hours of bookings opening for Ultraviolette’s X-47 Crossover, reservations had crossed the 3,000 mark. Nothing quite explains the hype around Ultraviolette.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.