Ultraviolet light

Why Can’t We See Ultraviolet Light? Exploring the Limits of Human Vision

Medicine & Technology Apr 29, 2024

In the animal kingdom, it is normal for different species to see ultraviolet light, yet humans are not endowed with such ability. Read the article to learn more.

Sun-Kissed Skin Woes: What Causes Them and How To Stay Safe in the Sun

Dec 30, 2023

Explore medical conditions causing sun allergies. Uncover the truth about sun sensitivity in this article.

Planets Orbiting Metal-Poor Stars More Likely To Host Life as They Are More Protected From Harmful UV Radiation

Apr 20, 2023

High UV radiation levels on metal-rich stars paradoxically exposed planets orbiting around them to harmful UV rays, affecting their habitability. Read the article to learn more.

Far-UV Light Quickly Kills Active Bacteria Indoors, Makes Air as Safe as Outdoors, Proves Harm-Free Effects on Humans

Mar 27, 2022

A new study revealed the efficacy of far-ultraviolet light that kills active bacteria that causes diseases. Find out how safe this approach is in humans.

Science Times - XSP: NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope's Advanced Camera Images

Hubble Telescope Pictures Rare Breed of Star Called Luminous Blue Variable

Apr 23, 2021

A gigantic structure identified as the giant star was captured by space telescope Hubble. This was created from one or more gigantic eruptions approximately 10,000 years ago.

Science Times - COVID-19 Inactivation: 8 Times Faster Than Predicted, Study Shows How Sunlight Contributes to That Inactivation

COVID-19 Inactivates Sunlight Much Faster Than Previously Thought

Apr 02, 2021

Researchers recently showed how sunlight is inactivating COVID-19 after realizing there is an evident difference between the newest theory and previous investigational results.

Invisible Cometary Aurora Confirmed on Comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko

Cometary Aurora May Provide Clues on Solar Wind & Space Weather

Sep 22, 2020

Aurora or the northern lights have been confirmed on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko but is unlike Earth's light show. The invisible aurora, triggered by solar particles, may provide more information on how solar wind affects space weather.

UV Light Degrades 96% of Coronavirus in a Matter of 3 Seconds, Says Signify

Jun 17, 2020

Researchers from Boston University said that the UV light made by Signify could "degrade" coronavirus in a laboratory setting in a matter of few seconds.