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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 9, entitled, "Germicidal lamps using UV-C radiation may ...

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 ...

When winter chill strikes, people stay indoors more often, giving airborne pathogens -- such as SARS-CoV-2 and influenza -- prime opportunities to spread. Germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) lamps can help ...

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 ...

In a bid to make airport terminals safer for passengers, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) is gearing up to install ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) lamps in the air conditioning units at ...