The UV Index measures the ultraviolet radiation coming from the sun. There are three primary types of UV radiation: ...

While ultraviolet (UV) light is harmful for human skin, it could be a new tool in the fight against airborne allergies. A ...

CU Boulder researchers discovered UV light can deactivate allergens within 30 minutes, offering potential relief for allergy ...

The sunshine may look inviting, especially with warm and dry conditions, but there is an invisible threat that could harm your health. Ultraviolet Radiation, or UV, is a type of electromagnetic ...

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Lots of sunshine is expected over the weekend and into the start of next week. Everyone loves when the blue sky is out, but many forget to protect their skin from ...

Scientists have shown that far-UVC lights, which are already commercially available, can rapidly break down common airborne ...

How sunny is too sunny? Sometimes it's tough to know, but as temperatures reach new highs in Michigan, understanding the UV index can help you avoid sunburns and heat-related illnesses. The sun's ...

Tess Eidem and her team at the University of Colorado Boulder fill the lab’s air with tiny particles of cat dander, dust mites, mold, and pollen. These airborne allergens, released into a sealed ...

Cats, dust mites, mold, trees; for people with allergies, even a brief whiff of the airborne allergens these organisms ...

Sneezing from cats, dust mites, or mold may one day be preventable with a flip of a switch. Researchers at CU Boulder found that UV222 light can alter allergen proteins, reducing allergic reactions ...

Instead of eliminating the proteins that cause allergies, scientists at CU Boulder are changing its structure with UV light.