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 ...

BRANCHBURG, N.J., Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BioFort will be presenting a Late-Breaking study, "Potential therapeutic uses of ultraviolet radiation during the COVID-19 pandemic", as a poster ...

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 ...

Gel manicures have become a popular beauty trend, offering long-lasting, chip-resistant polish that looks flawless. However, ...

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 ...

Xenex Healthcare Services, a provider of ultraviolet (UV) room disinfection, has announced that the Veterans Health Care System in central Texas is using its mercury-free UV light technology to ...

The WHO warns against using UV light on humans. The Bureau of Prisons has spent almost $3 million dollars on ultraviolet sanitizing devices to combat COVID-19 at 122 federal prisons, regional offices ...

In a darkened corner of Nanosys's suite here at CES 2025 in Las Vegas was a tiny watch-sized prototype display. At first glance, it didn't seem particularly special. It was bright, for sure, and ...