Scientists have long known that ultraviolet light can kill pathogens on surfaces and in air and water. UV robots are used to disinfect empty hospital rooms, buses and trains; UV bulbs in HVAC systems ...
When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, there were a lot of questions about how to clean everyday items you come into contact with. One big issue was how to clean your phone, given that Apple clearly ...
Banner image: UV light being emitted by a krypton chloride excimer lamp, fueled by molecules moving between different states of energy. (Credit: Linden Research Group) A specific wavelength of ...
Ultraviolet-B (UV-B) semiconductor lasers are highly sought for medical, biotechnology, and precision manufacturing ...
UV tattoos use a fluorescent dye, which means the tattoo only appears under UV light. There is little evidence on whether UV tattoo ink is safe for human skin. UV tattoos, also known as black light ...
Dr. Whitney Bowe weighs in on the best ways to protect yourself against the sun. This summer, it should be easier than ever to protect your skin from harmful UV rays, with plenty of products and ...
Researchers have built a new platform that produces ultrashort UV-C laser pulses and detects them at room temperature using ...
I recently wrote about my predictions for makers in 2026 and where I think we will see the most growth. One of my top ...
The use of UV light as a method to sterilize areas and reduce the transmission of pathogens was first proposed in 1878 by Arthur Downes and Thomas P. Blunt. Soon after, the first recorded use of UV ...