UV light is one of the most effective methods of sanitation. Here's how UV rays work and evidence that at-home UV sanitization is a great tool.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Lots of sunshine is expected over the weekend and into the start of next week. Everyone loves when the blue sky is out, but many forget to protect their skin from ...

UV radiation, from both natural and artificial sources, can damage DNA, cause sunburn, and lead to skin cancer, with UVA and UVB rays being the primary culprits. Air pollution, particularly ...

Sun protection has become second nature for many: We apply sunscreen, wear sun hats, and seek shade - all to protect ourselves from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. But besides the well-known UV-A and UV-B ...

As summer approaches and sun exposure increases, experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are shedding light on what really happens to our skin when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and ...

NEW YORK — The New York State Department of Health (DoH) is offering New Yorkers skin safety advice during July, which is Ultraviolet (UV) Awareness Month. Practicing skin safety should be done ...

Ultraviolet radiation, a high-frequency form of energy from the sun, is classified in the same risk category as X-rays and nuclear radiation. As temperatures and sun exposure increase, experts at the ...

The UV index measures the intensity of skin-damaging ultraviolet radiation at the Earth's surface. The UV index ranges from 0 to 11-plus, with higher values indicating greater risk of sunburn and skin ...

Wearing sunscreen all year round can help protect your skin from harmful UV rays. CREDIT: DieterMeyrl via Getty Images. Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

Scientists have developed a fully transparent skin sensor that accurately measures UV radiation, detecting light and ...