Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a coating using proteins and bacteria that could enable the development of T-shirts that warn of excessive sun exposure or labels ...

The team designed and synthesized a rigid, π-conjugated organic compound incorporating a 1,2,5-thiadiazole-substituted pyrazine unit and succeeded in growing “high-quality” single crystals. Although ...

Researchers have built a new platform that produces ultrashort UV-C laser pulses and detects them at room temperature using atom-thin materials. The light flashes last just femtoseconds and can be ...

Follow any beauty biohacker on social media right now and you’ll hear them raving about the benefits of red-light therapy. There's so much hype about the technology that it's fair to ask, “Does ...

UV-C light is a type of ultraviolet light with shorter wavelength and more energy than UV light of type A and B. Photonic components operating in the UV-C range can unlock new opportunities across ...

Six species of North American bats—big brown bats (pictured), eastern red bats, Seminole bats, southeastern myotis, gray bats and Brazilian free-tailed bats—glow green under ultraviolet light, new ...

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 ...

A fresh rub on a winged elm seen in a flashlight (left), 365 nm UV light (center), and 395 nm UV light. Photo courtesy of NDA The ability to spot rubs and scrapes is an acquired skill. They may be ...

Have you seen a house with a purple porch light? While that color choice may simply reflect a person's personal taste, there could be a deeper meaning. Across the nation, a purple porch light is meant ...

Scientists have shown that far-UVC lights, which are already commercially available, can rapidly break down common airborne allergens, offering a safe and fast new way to ease asthma and allergy ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While ultraviolet (UV) light is harmful for human skin, it could ...