For some time now, it’s been established that the primary route of SARS-CoV-2 transmission is airborne. Research suggests that contagious particles are released into the air and linger for several ...

Whether you're at home or on the go, add these UVC light-equipped devices to your cleaning routine By Danielle Directo-Meston E-Commerce Editor The FDA explains that ultraviolet lamps are already ...

With an outer shell, a physical filter, and UV light filter, high-tech face masks cut quite the profile. Credit: UM Systems The harmful radiation we ordinarily avoid could help protect us from Covid.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A desk with a laptop, writing supplies, and a UV sanitizing lamp - Anna Sadovskaia/Shutterstock Our phones, tablets, laptops, and ...

NEW YORK, NY--Far-UVC light is a promising new technology for reducing airborne virus levels in occupied indoor spaces, but its effectiveness has not been evaluated in real-life scenarios. A new study ...

Ultraviolet (UV) light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that has wavelengths from ten to 400 nanometers (nm), which is shorter than visible light, but longer than X-rays. People are commonly ...

A bus being treated with ultraviolet light in Shanghai, China. Although types of UV light are already in use to decontaminate vehicles and indoor spaces, the wavelengths used are dangerous to people.

Until the early 20th century, America regularly experienced brutally destructive urban fires. Conflagrations like the 1871 Great Chicago Fire, which destroyed more than 17,000 buildings and left ...

Each week, we answer frequently asked questions about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at goatsandsoda@npr.org with the ...

As the Delta strain of Covid-19 surges across the United States, medical professionals are reminding members of the public to wash their hands, carry hand sanitizer, and use disinfect wipes. UV wands ...

Far-UVC light is a promising new technology for reducing airborne virus levels in occupied indoor spaces, but its effectiveness has not been evaluated in real-life scenarios. "The results show that ...