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sunlight
Learn what makes the sky look blue
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The relationship between photosynthesis and breathing
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Nicolaus Copernicus. Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) Polish astronomer. In 1543 he published, forward proof of a Heliocentric (sun centered) universe. Coloured stipple engraving published London 1802. De revolutionibus orbium coelestium libri vi.
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sunlight: References & Edit History

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Modified link of Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - Benefits of Sunlight: A Bright Spot for Human Health. Nov 15, 2024
Add new Web site: NOAA Climate.gov - Climate Change: Incoming Sunlight. Sep 05, 2024
Add new Web site: Understanding Global Change - Absorption / reflection of sunlight. Jan 12, 2024
Add new Web site: MSD Manual - Professional Version - Overview of Effects of Sunlight. Nov 03, 2023
Add new Web site: WebMD - Sunlight and Your Health. Jul 14, 2023
Add new Web site: Verywell Mind - The Mental Health Benefits of Sunlight. Apr 18, 2023
Add new Web site: Healthline - What Are the Benefits of Sunlight? Oct 10, 2022
Corrected display issue. Jan 18, 2019
Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - Benefits of Sunlight: A Bright Spot for Human Health. Apr 12, 2016
Added video about why the sky is blue. Nov 24, 2015
Media added. Aug 07, 2009
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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