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 ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. When Covid reached the U.S. in force earlier this year, very ...

A type of ultraviolet light called far-UVC -- which is safe to use around people -- kills more than 99.9 percent of airborne coronaviruses, a new study has found. More than 99.9% of seasonal ...

With an outer shell, a physical filter, and UV light filter, high-tech face masks cut quite the profile. Credit: UM Systems The harmful radiation we ordinarily avoid could help protect us from Covid.

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. https://p.dw.com/p ...

Tokyo — New lighting technology being pioneered in the U.S. and Japan may help to make riding the subway, going to school or moving through other public spaces as safe as a walk around the living room ...

Ultraviolet (UV) light is a type of radiation. It has more energy than radio waves or visible light but less energy than X-rays or gamma rays. You can be exposed to UV light via natural sunlight or ...

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 ...

DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Freestyle Partners, LLC, announced that it has been granted additional patents for utilizing Far-UVC germicidal light within vehicles expanding its patent coverage in vehicle ...