Installing one type of UV air filter in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems led to a more than twofold decrease in microbes linked to asthma, researchers reported recently at the annual ...

Newly developed light-emitting diodes capable of producing ultraviolet light offer a cheaper, more stable, and more durable alternative to current fluorescent lamps. In a scientific first, researchers ...

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 ...

Each week, we answer frequently asked questions about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at goatsandsoda@npr.org with the ...

UV dryers are often used in nail salons to dry gel nail polish. Researchers wanted to better understand how the dryers and the radiation they admit impact the body. They they exposed human and mouse ...

As the Delta strain of Covid-19 surges across the United States, medical professionals are reminding members of the public to wash their hands, carry hand sanitizer, and use disinfect wipes. UV wands ...