Windows have one basic limitation: They let light in, but if you want to keep light out you have to use blinds or a curtain. Researchers at Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science ...

Sunlight is the main source of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Made up of UVA and UVB rays, UV radiation penetrates the skin and can cause sunburn, skin cancer, skin ageing and eye damage. Professor Anne ...

Canadians spend approximately 90 per cent of their days indoors, which leaves little time for exposure to natural daylight. But soaking up some sun by sitting near a window could have big health ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Leaf Envy Planning out an indoor garden is fairly easy. But one of the aspects that's ...

Ever sit and bask in the warm glow of the sun through a window on a winter’s day while dreaming of summer and hoping to get a little sun-kissed? We’ve all done it. A sunshiny day can do wonders for ...

Regular window blinds already help people to save electricity – by keeping incoming sunlight from heating a room up, they reduce the need to run an air conditioner. SolarGaps, however, take things a ...