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.

We first heard about the disinfecting powers of UV-C light (ultraviolet light with a wavelength between 200 and 280 nanometers — and the same light that causes sunburn and skin-cell mutation in humans ...

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 ...

We’re living in strange times, and the few things we know we can do to protect ourselves involve washing our hands and sterilizing surfaces and objects regularly. But who wants to waste all that paper ...

Most people know that one of the best ways to treat mold on a household item like a blanket or piece of upholstered furniture is to bring it outside and put it in the sun. If you didn’t know this, try ...

Researchers have developed an ultraviolet (UV) lamp that kills the influenza virus but isn’t harmful to human skin or eyes, according to a new study in Scientific Reports. They hope the technology can ...

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

Tamarack Biotics received FDA approval for TruActive, a UV light-based technology that kills harmful pathogens in milk while preserving nutrients typically destroyed by pasteurization. Although not ...

Using X-rays, scientists measured the ultrafast response of DNA nucleobases to UV light. They found that the UV excited state in the nucleobase thymine decays rapidly, harmlessly dissipating the ...