On your weather app, you may see a measurement called the UV index. This is a powerful tool that can let you know how to ...

Lichen from the Mojave Desert has stunned scientists by surviving months of lethal UVC radiation, suggesting life could exist on distant planets orbiting volatile stars. The secret? A microscopic ...

Summer Eye Safety Tips: The intense summer sun can take a severe toll on people. The sun's rays bring scorching heat, which also impacts overall health. Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) rays, which ...

Sunlight provides the energy necessary for photosynthesis and growth, but it also exposes plants to harmful ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation. Plants must therefore strike a delicate balance between ...

When it finally starts to get warm in Seattle, we’re often tempted to go outside and soak up the rays — but let’s be safe about it. Skin cancer, which is primarily caused by your cells’ exposure to ...

Think white clothes keep you coolest in the summer sun? Think again. The science behind clothing colors might completely ...

If sporting a sun-kissed tan is on your summer to-do list, welcome to the club. For years, tanning oil was a poolside staple, and now, Gen Z is (dangerously) obsessing over tanning beds and the UV ...

Multilayer optics exploit the constructive interference of X-rays or extreme ultraviolet (EUV) radiation within a stack of alternating high- and low-refractive-index thin films. By precise control of ...

A long-running Queensland study has found children today are developing significantly fewer moles than kids 25 years ago, with predictions of a major reduction in future melanoma risk. The Brisbane ...