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This red giant star has starspots larger than the entire sun

Astronomers modeled sunspot activity on a nearby red giant star to learn about its chaotic interior.

Space · Dec 16, 2024

OPINION - As a fellow sinner King Charles should let Prince Andrew come to Christmas, not ban him

It would be cheek and impudence on my part to instruct the head of the Church of England about the True Meaning of Christmas but when has that ever stopped a journalist? I have in mind the news all over the papers that the Duke of York is being “urged…

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024

Winter Skye: the snow, wind and rain made our trip to Scotland a euphoric experience

Winter on the Scottish isle is a thrill for our writer, a reminder that the ‘bad’ elements can be as exhilarating and restorative as sunshine

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024

Space photo of the week: The sun's corona blooms during back-to-back solar eclipses

Composite images reveal how the sun's corona changed from one total solar eclipse to another in 2023 and 2024, just as solar activity began to peak.

LiveScience · Dec 15, 2024

Easiest evergreen trees to grow – 5 reliable species for year-round greenery

Whether used as hedge planting or as specimen trees, these species will maintain interest during every season

Homes & Gardens · Dec 15, 2024

Jennifer Aniston's Japanese winter garden has been beautifully lit for Christmas – but you can actually decorate this way all year round

Ensure your outdoor space remains welcoming after the sun has set by installing the perfect balance of functional and decorative lighting

Homes & Gardens · Dec 15, 2024

What the papers say – December 15

Here are the stories making headlines this Sunday.

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2024

How to wear sunscreen: ‘Put it on so it feels like there is too much on, then put more on’

Australia’s sun care guidelines differ depending on your skin tone – but most people are not adequately protecting themselves

The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2024

'Like they were demon possessed': Geomagnetic super storms are causing tractors to dance from side to side across US farms — and the sun is to blame

Powerful solar storms in May and October painted auroras across large parts of North America. But some U.S. farmers also witnessed unusual activity from their high-tech machinery, which started boogying back and forth as a result of the geomagnetic disturbances.

LiveScience · Dec 13, 2024

I had no time to lose when photographing this golden sunset, so I turned my camera bag into an impromptu tripod...

Photo of the Day: Sam Evans was determined to capture this golden sunset, but time wasn’t on his side and he didn’t have a tripod. Thankfully, he came up with an ingenious workaround

Digital Camera World · Dec 13, 2024