But does UV light kill mold, and if so, is it the most effective way to do it? Let’s find out with the help of Forrest Webber, an electrician who founded a cleaning company, ...

UV light is commonly used to disinfect surfaces and kill bacteria -- but can it work against the coronavirus? Here's everything we know about its effectiveness.

UV tattoos use a fluorescent dye, which means the tattoo only appears under UV light. There is little evidence on whether UV tattoo ink is safe for human skin. UV tattoos, also known as black ...

Wearing sunscreen is important to protect your skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation but doesn't cool people off.

UV sanitizers have been shown to work. They sterilize surfaces to eliminate 99.99% of bacteria, fungi, and viruses in hospitals or on personal items.

Doctors use ultraviolet (UV) light therapy to treat an array of common skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema. Some different types include UVB, UVA, PUVA, and heliotherapy. Learn more.

Far-UV light should be especially good at killing the virus when it’s in the air, Brenner said. But bodily fluids appear to be the primary means of transmission among chickens and turkeys ...

UV Light Reveals Surprising Seashell Secrets From 240 Million Years Ago Ancient shells get a gorgeous glow-up and show off their fancy patterns. Amanda Kooser.

However, the blue tapetum also lets up to 60 percent of UV light pass through to the eye’s color sensors. The reindeer likely see the winter world as a shade of purple the way a human may see a ...

UV light with manicures can always pose a risk, says Dr. Gohara. LED lights pose less of a risk, but could still pose some potential dangers. “It’s kind of analogous to smoking a cigarette, ...

UV lamps are essential for gel manicures because the light makes the nail polish harden and become more durable. (Some salons use LED lights for gel manicures, but these release plenty of UV light ...