Direct exposure to UV light can cause 'photokeratitis,' which is temporary but can cause more damage and require surgery in the long run.

So we can verify that UV light can kill germs. As for claims that it will kill "all bacteria and viruses just by waving the light over the surface" — our experts say a quick wave of a wand is false.

While online conversations about sun exposure are trending, the risks of UV radiation are real and cumulative, says UC San Diego dermatologist Y. Linda Liou, DO.

UV light is being used to disinfect airplanes, hotels, subway cars and cruise ships, but Americans are skeptical. How can light kill the coronavirus?

Ultraviolet light technology is becoming more popular among companies who are implementing a multi-tactic approach to combat the coronavirus. On July 29, JetBlue Airways revealed the Honeywell UV ...

GIA developed this guide so retailers can use fluorescence tests to help identify gems right in their own stores.