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Why sitting under a parasol is barely cooler than being in the sun

Science | 2026-08-03 at 14:46 UTC | Source: www.newscientist.com
A beach umbrella might protect you from sunburn, but when it comes to keeping you cool, it makes surprisingly little difference
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