The UV Index measures the radiation that comes from the sun and is tracked by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The higher the UV Index, the more protection you need from the sun's rays.

Someone living in Truro, for example, in the south of Britain, would on average experience about 25% more solar shortwave radiation (a measure that includes UV, visible and some infrared light) in ...

We often hear about the damaging effects of UV radiation on our skin, including sunburn, aging and skin cancer. However, we are increasingly learning that UV exposure can affect our metabolism too.

In MUSE's image of 177-341 W, the bright arc, or cusp, around the top of the proplyd is where the powerful torrent of ultraviolet radiation from theta-1 Ori C is slamming into the gentler stellar ...

Ultraviolet radiation is quantified daily using the “UV Index”, which takes into account calendar date, location, and weather conditions. At a UV index of 6, the risk of getting sunburned ...

F.D.A. testing determined that some of the UV wands can give off as much as 3,000 times the recommended amount of exposure to ultraviolet-C radiation, the Fagency said. The eight products are: ...

This month is UV Safety Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to remember sun safety to avoid skin cancer and miserable sun ...

UV radiation refers to non-visible light with more energy than visible light. On Earth, this can damage cells, ranging from a mild sunburn to skin cancer.