Scientists Identify the Main Cause of Sunburns, and Now They Have to Update the TextbooksA groundbreaking study reveals a new cause for sunburn's immediate pain. Scientists now believe damage to RNA, not DNA, triggers the rapid ...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
The Animals That See Colors Humans Can’t ImagineMany animals possess vision capabilities exceeding human perception, detecting wavelengths like ultraviolet light. This advanced vision, se...
26 Apr, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
Has RBI announced 'new rules' for exchanging old Rs 500 & Rs 1,000 currency notes?Social media claims about the Reserve Bank of India allowing exchange of old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes are false. The official website of th...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
The Summer Survival Guide: Smarter ways to live through rising temperaturesWe are living in an era of extreme heat, and the planet is not pushing back on the pedal anytime soon. Which is why Lijee Philip brings to ...
19 Apr, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
Why Some Animals Glow Under UV LightMany animals possess hidden vibrant colors, invisible to humans, revealed under ultraviolet light through biofluorescence. This phenomenon,...
24 Feb, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Are your gel manicures putting you at risk of skin cancer? Here’s what research says and tips for risk-free nailsCelebrity-endorsed gel and acrylic manicures, while glamorous, may increase skin cancer risk due to UVA light exposure used for curing. Res...
11 Oct, 2025, 05.42 AM IST
Why did several attendees at a Trump rally suffer mysterious eye injuries? Here's what an expert has saidAt a recent Trump rally in Tucson, numerous people had strange eye ailments, including pain and momentary blindness. Experts believe the re...
23 Sep, 2024, 11.28 PM IST
Best UV Water Purifiers in India: Top Picks for Healthier and Cleaner WaterUV water purifiers offer a chemical-free method to ensure clean drinking water by using ultraviolet light to eliminate harmful microorganis...
10 Sep, 2024, 09.53 PM IST
Gel nail polish dryers may cause cancer: StudyThese UV nail polish dryers are heavily used by nail salons.
08 Feb, 2023, 10.00 AM IST
Covid-19: UV-emitting LED lights can kill novel coronavirus quickly & efficiently, says studyThe entire world is currently looking for effective solutions to disinfect the coronavirus.
15 Dec, 2020, 05.35 PM IST
Boeing testing ultraviolet wand for aircraft disinfectionThe interior surfaces of an aircraft can be scanned with UV light from inches away and the areas and surfaces where the light falls get dis...
27 Aug, 2020, 05.16 PM IST
Covid-19: Orient Electric launches UV Sanitech, enters hygiene products segmentThe company said UV Sanitech is a box-shaped sanitisation chamber and claims it uses ultraviolet (UV-C) light to kill viruses including cor...
17 Jul, 2020, 05.25 PM IST
Corona care: UV LEDs can disinfect surfaces, reduce transmissionUltraviolet light's large-scale efficacy against the spread of the coronavirus is yet to be shown.
15 Apr, 2020, 05.48 PM IST
- Exoplanets where life could develop as it did on Earth identified
London, Aug 2 (IANS) Scientists have identified a group of exoplanets -- located outside our solar system -- where the same chemical condit...
02 Aug, 2018, 03.04 PM IST
The world's smallest wearable device can monitor your exposure to UV raysL'Oreal introduced the new wearable UV sensor that sticks on your nail.
10 Jan, 2018, 02.44 PM IST
Researchers develop new metal oxide glass to block ultraviolet raysThe scientists demonstrated that the glass protects living cells and organic dyes, and believe it could be developed to protect electronics...
21 Jan, 2016, 03.45 PM IST
New ultraviolet LED for portable, low-cost devices developedThe LED could lend itself to applications for chemical detection, disinfection, and UV curing and a source for UV lasers for eye surgery an...
10 Sep, 2013, 01.53 PM IST