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New research weighs the health benefits of sunlight

Original: The sun is a stellar nuclear reactor, firing radiation at Earth. Too many of those rays can be harmful, but recent studi

The SETI Institute is highlighting a new episode of its Big Picture Science programme, 'Skeptic Check: Sunny Daze', examining sunlight's effects on human health. The sun bombards Earth with radiation that can be harmful in excess, but recent studies suggest moderate exposure offers real benefits. The discussion explores the balance between the risks and rewards of catching some rays.

Why now: Recent studies suggesting sunlight may benefit health are challenging the standard advice to avoid sun exposure.

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• The sun is a stellar nuclear reactor, firing radiation at Earth. Too many of those rays can be harmful, but recent studies suggest the right amount of sunlight benefits our health. It’s Skeptic Check: Sunny Daze on Big Picture Science Listen here: https://… · setiinstitute · 3

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