Articles for tag: sun

The Sun Isn’t Yellow — Here’s What Color It Really Is

The Sun Isn’t Yellow — Here’s What Color It Really Is

Annette Uy

Have you ever looked up at the sky on a bright afternoon and wondered, “Why does everyone say the Sun is yellow?” Maybe you’ve drawn hundreds of suns as a child, each one a perfect yellow circle with cheerful rays. But here’s a twist that might surprise you: the Sun isn’t really yellow at all. ...

The Faint Young Sun Paradox: How Did Earth Stay Warm With a Weak Early Sun?

The Faint Young Sun Paradox: How Did Earth Stay Warm With a Weak Early Sun?

Annette Uy

Imagine waking up on a planet bathed in soft, golden light—not the dazzling brilliance we know today, but a much dimmer sun gently warming ancient rocks and seas. Yet somehow, life sprang forth, and oceans didn’t freeze into endless ice. This is the heart of one of Earth science’s most thrilling mysteries: the Faint Young ...