Researchers say chlorine in combination with ultraviolet light works to degrade deadly toxins created by harmful algae blooms in drinking water. Treatment plants use a combination of tools to keep ...

Researchers at Princeton and North Carolina State University have developed a technique that substantially improves the ability to convert low-energy light into a high-energy version. The method has ...

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 developed a fully transparent skin sensor that accurately measures UV radiation, detecting light and converting it to electrical signals. So when the Sun's rays reach damaging levels, ...

The ability to spot rubs and scrapes is an acquired skill. They may be invisible to rookie hunters, but with a little bit of practice, spotting them becomes routine. Whitetails don’t have to work ...

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 ...

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When exposed to UV light, the sediment in this piece of volcanic rock phosphoresces, glowing green for several seconds. This brief “glow in the dark” effect reveals the sediment is made out of calcite ...

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 ...