As the U.S. continues to wait for newer sunscreen ingredients, patients should use tinted sunscreens to protect against visible light that causes photodamage, melasma and hyperpigmentation, according ...

In some people that are photosensitive, UV light from sunlight and indoor light sources can trigger a lupus flare. In addition to sunlight, ultraviolet rays are also given off by several different ...

How life evolved is one of the central questions in science and has fascinated humans for centuries. Early Earth was undoubtedly a harsh environment, but we know surprisingly little about the ...

All glass used in house, office and car windows completely blocks UVB from passing through. But only laminated glass can ...

"The light boxes at nail salons used to set nail ... making it all the more sensitive to UV rays. "If you take certain medications like doxycycline, you can increase your chances of burning ...

The team suspects that animals with almost translucent bodies may have yet more systems to detect light directly.

We cannot see ultraviolet (UV) light but it can have hazardous effects ... electromagnetic waves to be generated or absorbed. Gamma rays are produced by changes in the nucleus of an atom.

Melanin absorbs UV radiation to help protect our skin from damage. A camera modified so it can detect UV – a wavelength of light which we cannot see – reveals a rather interesting world of ...

UV radiation from the sun damages cells and their ... is "100% UV protection" or "UV400" which blocks 99-100% of UV light. Polarized lenses, which can minimize the impact of reflected light.

The Dangers of UV Lamps "The light boxes at nail salons used to set ... More specifically, Dr. Chimento explains that "UVA radiation can lead to premature wrinkles, age spots, and in extreme ...