A study reveals the hidden sunburn–skin cancer link. Here’s why this matters for South Africans living under a high UV index.

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, a component of the solar spectrum, plays a critical role in a broad range of environmental and health-related phenomena. Advances in measurement techniques, from ...

Sunlight plays a pivotal role in your overall wellbeing and health” and yes, it’s not only in your head but a science-backed ...

UV radiation is a part of something that you may faintly remember from your K-12 or collegiate years called the electromagnetic spectrum (below). Electromagnetic energy propagates in wave form and ...

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) exhibits a degree of resistance to mutagenesis under genotoxic stress, and this study on the mitochondrial Transcription Factor A (TFAM) presents valuable data concerning the ...

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Lots of sunshine is expected over the weekend and into the start of next week. Everyone loves when the blue sky is out, but many forget to protect their skin from ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Above 10 miles in the sky lies a layer of ozone—a form of orange ...

Radiation Research, Vol. 183, No. 3 (March 2015), pp. 279-290 (12 pages) Previous research has shown that beta radiation can induce ultraviolet (UV) photon emission in human keratinocyte cells.

Aerosols can transmit respiratory viruses. For example, evidence from studies suggests that the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which causes COVID-19 disease can ...