With spring in full swing, more and more people are enjoying outdoor activities. Wearing sunscreen to protect against UV rays ...

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – We all know that the sun can be very harmful to us due to its Ultraviolet (UV) rays, which damage our skin and eyes. But do you know exactly what UV rays are and the ...

UV radiation is invisible to the eye and it is non-ionizing form of radiation in the 100 nm to 400 nm wavelength region of the electromagnetic spectrum. UV radiation is arbitrarily divided into UV-A ...

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Excessive exposure to UV rays can increase the risk of cataracts by damaging the lens protein in the eye. Here’s how you can protect your eyes and prevent cataracts. UV rays, which the sun emits ...

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is known to cause DNA damage, and while that damage may accumulate and eventually lead to diseases ...

"Even cars that came with factory tint, there was no guarantee that would protect against UV rays," Boxer Wachler said in a Reuters interview. In addition, only four of the 29 cars tested had side ...

In addition to sunlight, ultraviolet rays are also given off by several different forms of indoor lighting, including compact fluorescent lamps (CFL’s). CFL’s are commonly long, cylinder shaped and ...

UV rays can cause “oxidative stress” to the hair, leaving it brittle, damaged and prone to breakage. Consultant dermatologist and hair expert Dr Sharon Wong explains. Now that more of us are ...

Mar 01, 2025 09:00:00 Can UV rays from sunlight damage your skin even through a glass window? When riding a train or bus, some people choose to sit by the window where there is plenty of sunlight ...

Solar cells are subjected to a lot of harmful ultraviolet light, as they're typically placed for maximum sunlight exposure. A ...

Researchers from the University of Turku, Finland, have found a new way to protect solar cells from harmful UV radiation ...