Solar Radiation

Why blocking sunlight to cool Earth is becoming a global policy concern

Solar radiation modification could temporarily cool the planet by reflecting sunlight, but uncertain effects on rainfall, ecosystems and geopolitics are raising governance concerns

Updated On: 07 Oct 2026 | 4:14 PM IST

Massive solar storm may disable satellites, disrupt electric grid infra

Severe solar flares and coronal mass ejections that began on May 8 are being monitored by US' Space Weather Centre which has issued a Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm Watch for late Friday evening

Updated On: 10 May 2024 | 6:24 PM IST

Nibiru, a solar lunacy

Solar radiation, which carries quantities of x-rays and ultra-violet, can cause cancers and damage DNA

Updated On: 10 Nov 2017 | 11:28 PM IST