Looking to sterilize something? Give it a good blast of the old UV-C. Ultraviolet radiation in the shortest wavelength band breaks down DNA and RNA, so it’s a great way to kill off any nasties that ...

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Ultraviolet light has a long history as a disinfectant, and the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, is readily rendered harmless by UV light. The question is how best to harness UV light to fight ...

We talked to the experts to find out whether these devices—meant to disinfect, sterilize, and extend the life of hearing aids ...

Can the type of ultraviolet light known as UV-C light kill the novel coronavirus? Manufacturers are not making that claim … yet. UV-C has a proven track record of neutralizing a range of ...

The pandemic means we’re all fixated on hygiene. Riding the coattails of our newfound obsession with cleanliness is a technology that for years has lurked in the background: ultraviolet light (UV).

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