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Magnetic micropillar arrays consist of tiny, vertical pin-shaped structures, arranged in a grid-like pattern. These ...

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In this work, for the first time, a sub-250 nm light-emitting diode (LED) is investigated as a light source for optical detection in chemical analysis. A 235 nm deep ultraviolet-light-emitting diode ...

Both UVA and UVB rays can damage your skin, just in different ways. One causes premature aging, the other is more prone to causing sunburn, DNA damage, and skin cancer.

Scientists at Rice University have succeeded in making energy-saving window coatings from boron nitride at room temperature.

Sunscreen protects you from premature aging and skin cancer by absorbing the sun's UV rays. Learn about sun protection, including tips.

A recent study highlights potential skin damage from UV nail dryers, commonly used in salons to cure acrylic nails. Despite ...

Scientists discover cold-loving proteins called cryorhodopsins that could help control brain cells with light.

Staff at the Osaka World Expo are wearing neck fans powered by next-generation perovskite solar cells that weigh less than a ...

In the frozen reaches of the planet—glaciers, mountaintops, and icy groundwater—scientists have uncovered strange ...

Sunscreens contain ingredients that help absorb UV light. Sunblocks contain ingredients such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide that physically scatter and reflect UVB light. Keep in mind that not all ...