Ultraviolet (UV) light is a type of radiation. It has more energy than radio waves or visible light but less energy than X-rays or gamma rays. You can be exposed to UV light via natural sunlight or ...

Children spend a lot of time outside enjoying going to the pool, taking part in sports or just outdoor playtime. Likely, they are outside with sunscreen to protect their skin. But a question that ...

Beware: Novelty sunglasses without UV protection can put kids' developing eyes at greater risk of sun damage. Children wearing sunglasses is a good thing—if they are the right kind. According to ...

Ultraviolet light has a long history as a disinfectant, and the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, is readily rendered harmless by UV light. The question is how best to harness UV light to fight ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Hospitals have embraced ultraviolet (UV) lights as a cleaning tool for years, using large, industrial-grade machines to decontaminate rooms. Now, ...

Karl Linden receives funding from The National Science Foundation for his UV research. He is affiliated with the International UV Association (IUVA). Ultraviolet light has a long history as a ...

Doctors use UV light therapy to treat various common skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema. They consider it effective and safe, although it may cause short- and long-term side effects, ...