Old LG Whisen air conditioners from 2005 are now sought after in South Korea for their pure 24-carat gold logos. A viral YouTube video revealed these logos, once a promotional gimmick, are now worth ...

Scientists have identified a previously unknown natural compound produced by heat-loving cyanobacteria that helps protect against ultraviolet radiation.

The Southwest Research Institute-led Ultraviolet Spectrograph (UVS) aboard NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft has made valuable observations of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, which in July became the ...

A recent University of Georgia study found that bats glow a greenish tone under ultraviolet light. Scientists have not yet determined the reason for this glowing characteristic in bats. The study ...

Far-UVC lamps may kill airborne microbes without harming humans, offering a potential tool for controlling future pandemics alongside traditional hygiene. Car sitting at park held toddler and an adult ...

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 ...

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Cats. Dust mites. Mold. Trees. For people with allergies, even a brief whiff of the airborne allergens these organisms produce can lead to swollen eyes, itchy skin and impaired breathing. Such ...

Researchers hope the technique could offer a more environmentally friendly approach to cleaning up messy clothing. By Jacey Fortin A crisp white shirt can be a dangerous thing. It seems to invite a ...

Lichen from the Mojave Desert has stunned scientists by surviving months of lethal UVC radiation, suggesting life could exist on distant planets orbiting volatile stars. The secret? A microscopic ...

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