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Chasing the sun : the science of sunlight and how it shapes our bodies and minds Linda Geddes

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Wellcome Collection, c2019.Description: 240 p. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781781258323
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 551.5271 GE CH
Online resources: Summary: Our biology is set up to work in partnership with the sun. Little wonder then that humans have long worshipped and revered our nearest star: life itself arose on earth because its relationship with the sun was a special one, and that relationship still affects us well into the era of electric lighting, indoor workdays, and vitamin D supplements. The fascinating stories, innovative science, and unique perspectives in this book make it clear that the ancients were right to put the sun at the center of our world, and it is crucial that we remember this bond as we shape our lives today. --
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REGULAR University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection 551.5271 GE CH (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available June2020 T0063931

Includes index.

Our biology is set up to work in partnership with the sun. Little wonder then that humans have long worshipped and revered our nearest star: life itself arose on earth because its relationship with the sun was a special one, and that relationship still affects us well into the era of electric lighting, indoor workdays, and vitamin D supplements. The fascinating stories, innovative science, and unique perspectives in this book make it clear that the ancients were right to put the sun at the center of our world, and it is crucial that we remember this bond as we shape our lives today. --

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