Pink squirrels and green sharks—why do so many animals ‘glow’ in UV light? Animals with ultraviolet color patterns can be found all over nature. Here’s what we know about what purpose ...

The UV Index provides a measure of the sun's ultraviolet radiation, a short wavelength of light invisible to humans, that can ...

This is a great example of fluorescence — when the energy from UV light, which is a form of electromagnetic radiation invisible to humans, is absorbed by certain chemicals.

Ultraviolet has very short and energetic wavelengths that are shorter than violet on the visible spectrum. But can people see UV?

According to the FDA, these UV-C light sanitizers could eliminate germs on phones, furniture, toys and more high-touch objects and surfaces.

ANSWER: You’re not going to like my answer, because all types of UV light exposure, whether they lead to a sunburn or suntan, cause damage to the skin and lead to an increased risk of skin cancer.

Lanthanides are a class of rare earth elements that in many countries are added to fertilizer as micronutrients to stimulate plant growth. But little is known about how they are absorbed by plants or ...

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.

Researchers with the University of Cincinnati have examined two such tools in addressing a toxin produced by harmful algae blooms, which are becoming increasingly common in waters around the world.

Using LEDs has the potential to bring down the cost of biomanufacturing, allowing such processes to make materials that previously would have been too expensive.