In many industries and occupations, from HVAC installation to agriculture, ensuring water, air, and various surfaces are sterile is often critical. However, not all methods of sterilization are ...

American Lighting Assn. (ALA) members are invited to participate in a complimentary webinar from UL. This new webinar focusing on the use of ultraviolet (UV) light for germicidal purposes is updated ...

Mold spores are encountered everywhere in our homes and workplaces. The majority of molds are not a source of irritation because we encounter them in small concentrations. However, when mold spores ...

Using ultraviolet-C lights to sanitize surfaces during the COVID-19 pandemic could severely injure the eyes, a new study reveals. Also known as germicidal lamps, the lights are used in hospitals and ...

Some places are now using ultraviolet lamps to kill viruses and control the spread of COVID-19, but doctors say that method could be damaging people's eyes. Some places are now using ultraviolet lamps ...

Tokyo — New lighting technology being pioneered in the U.S. and Japan may help to make riding the subway, going to school or moving through other public spaces as safe as a walk around the living room ...

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 ...

Donald Milton tests people for colds and flu in his lab at the University of Maryland. Among other experiments, his students use a “sneeze machine” to measure how far viruses fly out of the nose and ...