Air is quite transparent, so you can’t see the light passing through it. But if there are particles suspended in the air—dust or haze, say—then the sun’s light illuminates them , and they ...

In order to grow big and strong, plants require the red and blue light that are part of the visible "white" light produced by the sun. Scientists have now developed a plant-boosting film, that ...

A new study from international researchers detailed the discovery of the highest-energy light ever observed from the sun, including surprisingly bright gamma rays.

A trio of telescopes captured a new view of the sun that reveals the star’s invisible light, including X-rays and ultraviolet light. CNN values your feedback 1.

Transparent wood could soon find uses in super-strong screens for smartphones; in soft, glowing light fixtures ... which can switch from transparent to tinted to block visibility or the Sun’s rays.

Learn about how light is transmitted through different materials and how to create ray diagrams to show light transmission with this guide for KS3 physics students aged 11-14 from BBC Bitesize.

Both UVA and UVB rays can damage your skin, just in different ways. One causes premature aging, the other is more prone to causing sunburn, DNA damage, and skin cancer.