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

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

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

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

The ability to glow is a mesmerizing trait – but some things can only do so under certain circumstances, for example, having a black light shone on them. So what is a black light, and how do they work ...

Hospitals have long used ultraviolet light to zap viruses, but the devices were too expensive for businesses and schools. Spurred by the pandemic, an unlikely trio started R-Zero to develop a ...

Scorpions are creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky, and come with an evolutionary ooky — that is, the ability to glow under UV (ultraviolet) light. For decades, the reason why scorpions ...

It's always important to protect yourself from UV radiation to avoid getting burned and damaging your skin. One way to plan for your safety outside is by checking the UV index. (Photo Credit: E+/Getty ...