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Health 5 years ago

Does vitamin D protect against coronavirus?

We still have relatively little direct evidence about the role of vitamin D in COVID-19. And while early research is interesting, much of it may be circumstantial.

National 5 years ago

Sun worshippers: Indonesians soak up the rays to battle virus

From shirtless soldiers to teens sun tanning on their parents' driveways, Indonesians are soaking up rays like never before in the hope that plentiful sunshine will ward off coronavirus.

World 5 years ago

US govt reveals details of sunlight study on virus

The US Department of Homeland Security revealed to AFP on Tuesday new technical details regarding its highly anticipated study into how ultraviolet radiation destroys the new coronavirus, saying that its experiment had accurately mimicked natural sunlight.

Health 5 years ago

Sunlight destroys coronavirus quickly, say US scientists

"Our most striking observation to date is the powerful effect that solar light appears to have on killing the virus, both surfaces and in the air."

Health 5 years ago

Why you should still get sunlight even during self-quarantine

The World Health Organization agrees that enjoying the sun in the morning and before sundown has many positive effects in a time of self-quarantine as it can increase blood circulation and help you to detox.

Environment 7 years ago

Scientists weigh up stratospheric sunlight barrier to curb warming

Spraying sun-dimming chemicals high above the Earth to slow global warming could be “remarkably inexpensive”, costing about $2.25 billion a year over a 15-year period.