In addition to their own resiliency, living things and the cells they are made of are protected from excessive amounts of UV radiation by a chemical called ozone. A layer of ozone in the upper atmosphere absorbs UV radiation and prevents most of it from reaching the Earth.
Fire rips through Torch skyscraper in Dubai. Read more about sharing. A fire has swept through the Torch skyscraper in Dubai, one of the tallest residential buildings in the world. Strong winds helped the blaze to spread across the 336.1m (1,105ft) high building in the marina district. One eyewitness told the BBC there was debris flying everywhere, falling into neighbouring buildings.
Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Huge fire hits largest mosque in Britain. A SOUTH London mosque dubbed the largest in western Europe has been hit by a huge fire today. Around 70 firefighters in 10 fire engines are battling the blaze at the Baitul Futuh Mosque in London Road. People attending for prayers were evacuated from the building after the ground and first floors were hit.