Bacterial biofilms are clusters of microorganisms that form on wetted surfaces virtually everywhere. They harbor pathogens that compromise water quality, and they can disrupt the operation of many ...

Scientists and homeowners have known for centuries that the sun's rays can be powerful. The ultraviolet light can whiten yellowed fabrics, kill mold and other fungal spores on home siding, and fade ...

Figure 1. Primary biological targets of UV exposure. The cartoon depicts the tissues and cell types susceptible to damage from UV lamp irradiation. Created with BioRender. “Despite the potential ...

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 ...

2020 saw the world rocked by widespread turmoil, as a virulent new pathogen started claiming lives around the globe. The COVID-19 pandemic saw a rush on masks, air filtration systems, and hand ...

During the 2025 California wine grape season, Saga Robotics increased treated acreage tenfold and expects to nearly triple it again in 2026.

Researchers in South Korea have developed a wood-based smart window that adjusts light, blocks ...

The WHO warns against using UV light on humans. The Bureau of Prisons has spent almost $3 million dollars on ultraviolet sanitizing devices to combat COVID-19 at 122 federal prisons, regional offices ...