The UV index measures the strength of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The index ranges from 0 to 11, with higher numbers indicating greater risk of sunburn and skin damage. Protective ...

Scorpions are one of many animals that appear to glow under ultraviolet (UV) light. Scientists are finding that photoluminescence is more common than previously suspected. Photograph by David ...

Everyone’s minds are blown as UV lights reveal what’s secretly on your passport Most travellers think they know their passports well, but UV light reveals stunning hidden designs and secret ...

Far-UV light should be especially good at killing the virus when it’s in the air, Brenner said. But bodily fluids appear to be the primary means of transmission among chickens and turkeys ...

Reindeer can see UV light—and we may know why Scientists think that their special eyes have evolved for foraging in the snow. By Laura Baisas Published Dec 15, 2023 1:00 PM EST ...

Taxidermied bandicoots under UV light. Image credit: Western Australian Museum This piqued his interest, and after learning about the research, Kenny did the only logical thing. “It all started when ...

Recently, several mammals have been reported to "glow" under ultraviolet (UV) light, including our beloved platypus. But no one knew how common it was among mammals until now.

Doctors use ultraviolet (UV) light therapy to treat an array of common skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema. Some different types include UVB, UVA, PUVA, and heliotherapy. Learn more.

These modules were illuminated for 4,200 h, and samples were also tested for up to 1,300 h under ultraviolet radiation and an elevated temperature, to test the effects of UV light alone.

Treating bacterial infections in non-healing wounds with UV light instead of drugs could help to slow the rise of new strains of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. In a new paper published in IEEE ...