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Breathing cycles in Earth's upper atmosphere tied to solar wind disturbances
Source: Spaceref.com

An interesting piece on how sunspots and coronal holes effect the Earth's upper atmosphere.

Ultraviolet radiation warning on unshaded eco lightbulbs
Source: Guardian Unlimited

Health officials issued a warning over energy-saving lightbulbs yesterday after research showed that some types could potentially harm the skin and even raise the risk of cancer.

Astronomers Answer Your Questions About "Celestial Geode"
Source: universetoday.com

Last week, we posted the image above as part of our "Where In The Universe" challenge, where we test our readers' visual knowledge of our universe.

Sunscreens can damage skin, researchers find
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Filters in sunscreens that keep out ultraviolet radiation can generate compounds that attack skin cells.

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