Economy-minded consumers who want protection from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays -- but rather not pay premium prices for sun-protective clothing -- should think blue and red, rather than yellow.

I love the brightly colored homes in parts of Scandinavia. Their reds, blues, greens and oranges add delightful cheer to the winter scenery. With those in mind, we chose a deep green color for our ...

Weather Ask the Meteorologist: How different colors react differently in direct sunlight WRAL meteorologist Chris Michaels explains why darker colors absorb heat more, whereas lighter colors reflect ...

Paint colors that absorb light instead of reflecting it visually enclose a space and make a dining room look smaller. Stay away from dark saturated shades such as forest green, navy blue, deep ...

Sunlight looks smooth and white to the naked eye, but when I break it apart with a prism or a spectrograph, it turns out to be riddled with gaps. Instead of a perfect rainbow, the Sun’s light is ...

Coloring your hair at home can be a game-changer, saving you time, money, and even your sanity. But when stubborn grays, dry strands or a DIY dye disaster strike, it can leave you second-guessing your ...