The question of how life began has captivated humanity for millennia. Now, a team of scientists are preparing to use NASA's ...

Ultraviolet has very short and energetic wavelengths that are shorter than violet on the visible spectrum. But can people see UV?

A scientist using ultraviolet light discovered a hidden portion of Biblical text dating back approximately 1,500 years after it was initially written.

Each of these glowing animals is an example of photoluminescence—the property of being able to reflect or absorb and re-emit ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun, moon, or an artificial UV light ...

UV radiation damages skin cells Sunburns are an immune system response, not a "mindset," as the post alleges. When ultraviolet light from the sun makes contact with skin, it can induce the ...

Radiation from nail dryers may damage DNA and cause permanent mutations in human cells, a study has found. Dermatologists weigh in on the risks and whether they avoid gel manicures.

Using LEDs has the potential to bring down the cost of biomanufacturing, allowing such processes to make materials that previously would have been too expensive.

In Henry’s case, CPB officials said that officers scanned the notes under ultraviolet (UV) light and found, “good quality likenesses” of the front and back images of U.S. $100 bills ...

UV Light Helps Us Understand Why the Archaeopteryx Was Such a Good Flier Scans of the Chicago Archaeopteryx show feather and bone features that worked together to create lift.

Highlighter pens, fluorescent bulbs and road signs are just a few examples of a scientific phenomenon that makes colours appear brighter than usual – what’s the science behind this?

A new study found that exposure to the UV light can kill cells and cause mutations that are typically seen in skin cancer Ultraviolet (UV) nail polish dryers, typically used for gel manicures, can ...