US-Italy researchers have used quantum-mechanical simulations to resolve a decades-old puzzle about how ultraviolet (UV) light interacts with ice. This question’s influence is huge, shaping both our ...

The Southwest Research Institute-led Ultraviolet Spectrograph (UVS) aboard NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft has made valuable observations of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, which in July became the ...

A team of UC Riverside researchers has identified a potential breakthrough in solar desalination that could reduce the need for energy-intensive saltwater treatment. Luat Vuong Led by Luat Vuong, an ...

Six species of North American bats—big brown bats (pictured), eastern red bats, Seminole bats, southeastern myotis, gray bats and Brazilian free-tailed bats—glow green under ultraviolet light, new ...

Glowing bats may sound like Halloween decor, but researchers in Georgia have discovered certain species of North American bats that are capable of the unusual trick. When placed under ultraviolet ...

Scientists have shown that far-UVC lights, which are already commercially available, can rapidly break down common airborne allergens, offering a safe and fast new way to ease asthma and allergy ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While ultraviolet (UV) light is harmful for human skin, it could be ...

Most people expect a deep breath indoors to feel safe. For allergy sufferers, it rarely feels that way. A whiff of dust or cat dander can quickly lead to itchy eyes, wheezing lungs, and restless ...

Cats, dust mites, mold, trees; for people with allergies, even a brief whiff of the airborne allergens these organisms produce can lead to swollen eyes, itchy skin and impaired breathing. Such ...

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