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Why is ultraviolet light used to kill bacteria?
For decades, germ-killing UV rays have been used to disinfect various objects and surfaces.
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Articles about Ultraviolet Light
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Discover science
Make money by finding extremely rare glowing magic stones in America
Erik Rintamaki, 43, first discovered glowing stones under ultraviolet light on Lake Superior in Michigan, USA, in June 2017.
Oceanography
Fish recognize each other under ultraviolet light
While we rely on factors such as eye color and hair color to distinguish ethnic groups, some fish species rely on ultraviolet (UV) light to distinguish this species from…
Space science
The mystery of a quick gust at the supermassive black holes
The astronomers at York University have just revealed, there is the appearance of super-fast gusts in the supermassive black holes, along with intense ultraviolet wavele…
Animal world
Why do animals avoid getting close to high voltage poles?
Many people wonder why animals tend to avoid grazing near high voltage poles or cables.
Medicine - Health
Nail polish can cause cancer
When painting nails, girls usually leave 5-7 days before they have to repaint. Once you have become a habit, nail and toenail work will keep coming up. Doctors think tha…
Medicine - Health
Ultraviolet light from the sun causes DNA damage
Even when there is no sunlight, the effects of ultraviolet rays (also known as UV rays) from the sun can cause deadly consequences, US researchers said.
Cancer
How does ultraviolet light cause skin cancer?
When cells make skin pigmentation reach and exceed the threshold of mutation due to sunlight, they can develop into tumors.
Science invention
Invent the new generation oxygen generator
Researchers at the University of California, USA have succeeded in making a device that can produce oxygen not through plant photosynthesis.
New technology
The pocket device helps disinfect everything in a snap with ...
By using ultraviolet light, this special handheld device gives you an instant
New technology
Vacuum lamps emit ultraviolet rays that are effective
Japanese scientists have created ultraviolet light vacuum tubes in the shortwave range of 140 to 220 nanomics.