Researchers at Michigan State University have uncovered a surprising mechanism that plants use to regulate their growth — one ...

Scientists have shown that far-UVC lights, which are already commercially available, can rapidly break down common airborne allergens, offering a safe and fast new way to ease asthma and allergy ...

Sneezing from cats, dust mites, or mold may one day be preventable with a flip of a switch. Researchers at CU Boulder found that UV222 light can alter allergen proteins, reducing allergic reactions ...

Scientists have been considering new ways to tackle disease, but there is already a rather powerful disinfectant that we’ve known of for a century: UV light. Despite this, UV light isn’t consistently ...

The light alters the structure of allergens, making it less likely they’ll trigger an allergic reaction After 30 minutes, UV lights effectively decreased allergen levels 20% to 25% on average TUESDAY, ...

Industrial process and wastewater pose a major challenge when it comes to environmental protection. Fraunhofer researchers in Dresden have now succeeded in developing compact and energy-efficient ...

Determined to find a solution for better drinking water on the go, I tested some of the most popular and praised filtered ...

If there is one skincare product that is a must to be carried in your handbags, it is a sunscreen! Be it your beach vacation or just daily work hassle, it is always advisable to keep a lightweight ...

BROOKFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Connecticut mother and son duo are looking to bring more light into the world, both in the literal and metaphorical sense. Over the summer, Sandra Pearson and her son, Ty ...

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Helen Keller once said, “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” These powerful words remind us that having physical sight means little if we lack a deeper sense of ...

Discover 8 antique and vintage finds—from amber goblets to apothecary jars—that can easily be repurposed to decorate for the ...