During the coronavirus pandemic, some are turning to ultraviolet light to disinfect objects, but how safe are they? And are they effective at fighting the coronavirus? The U.S. Food and Drug ...

Could a new type of ultraviolet lamp be used in stations, airplanes and schools to kill dangerous viruses, becoming a gamechanger in the COVID-19 fight? Researchers at Columbia University have been ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. According to the FDA, a strong source of UV light could help reduce harmful germs and bacteria on surfaces (think everything from ...

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 ...

Newly developed light-emitting diodes capable of producing ultraviolet light offer a cheaper, more stable, and more durable alternative to current fluorescent lamps. In a scientific first, researchers ...

Researchers say their far-UVC lamps kill viruses and bacteria in real-world settings in minutes. They say the lamps are safe and would save lives. Ultraviolet light — specifically UVC — is great for ...

UVC light has been shown to quickly inactivate the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. It can be an effective disinfectant but needs to be used correctly to avoid damage to the skin and eyes. Ultraviolet ...

A 'new' kind of ultraviolet light kills almost all microbes in a room and could help avoid another lethal pandemic, a new study shows. Researchers say 'far-UVC' light emitted from ceiling lamps can ...