“The best umbrellas are UV umbrellas, which are usually made of tightly woven fabrics and are treated with special ...

While blocking ultraviolet light is no longer the primary function of UV filters-thanks to advances in modern sensors and ...

The chemical basis of the lichen’s resistance lies in its UV-opaque cortex, a structural layer enriched with phenolic lichen ...

Many people worry that spending too much time in the hot summer sun could have serious consequences. And it’s true that ...

O2 has collaborated with Creative Technologist Marc Teyssier to develop the “Skincase,” a prototype phone case designed to ...

Shrimp possess a unique anatomical feature: their heart resides in their head, a surprising adaptation suited to their open ...

The UV Index provides a measure of the sun's ultraviolet radiation, a short wavelength of light invisible to humans, that can cause sunburns. Sunburns are a factor that can lead to deadly health ...

A well-known benefit of sun exposure is that it triggers the body to produce vitamin D, which helps to build and maintain ...

Scientists discover cold-loving proteins called cryorhodopsins that could help control brain cells with light.

An extended day in the sun can be anything but relaxing for those who develop polymorphous light eruption, an uncomfortable, ...

Revolutionizing how to treat raw milk. It's a process that could soon be launched right here in the Central Valley.

Fight off fruit flies, blue bottles, midges and mosquitoes this summer with a handy 3-in-1 LED silent fly zapper that will keep your house fly-free - and what's more, it's nearly half-price ...