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Once a relic of the nineties and noughties, new research has found that sunbeds are making a comeback – with Gen Z leading the charge. Emma Loffhagen finds out why

As we prepare our backyard for the seasons to come, here is a professional gardener's selection of blossoms you'll want to plant this fall

Do aliens sleep? You may take sleep for granted, but research suggests many planets that could evolve life don’t have a day and night cycle. It’s hard to imagine, but there are organisms living in Earth’s lightless habitats, deep underground or at the bottom of the sea, that give us…

As the summer ends, the UK weather can be even more unpredictable than usual – so seek out some rays of reliable sunshine in these south European destinations

Critics point to a ‘troubling pattern’ of campaign stops in midwestern towns that Kamala Harris’s campaign has called a racist ‘bullhorn,’ Alex Woodward reports

The average number of visible dark patches on the sun's surface in August was higher than any other month since September 2001. The final count was also more than twice as high as experts initially predicted it would be, demonstrating once again that the current solar maximum will be much…

Solar lights struggle during the winter months, but there are things you can do to help

Forget a sun-kissed glow: looking like you’ve spent too long in the sun is where it’s at. Vicky Jessop investigates how faux tan lines went haute

What’s the difference between an asteroid and a comet? A comet is basically a dirty iceball composed of rock and ice. The classic image is of a bright “star” in the night sky with a long curved tail extending into space. This is what happens when they approach the Sun…