According to experts, six different species were found to emit a greenish light when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays.

Sun protection has become second nature for many: We apply sunscreen, wear sun hats, and seek shade - all to protect ourselves from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. But besides the well-known UV-A and UV-B ...

SEATTLE — Just because it’s a cloudy day, don’t think for a second the cloud cover protects you from dangerous radiation coming from the sun! With the sunny season close to being in full swing, the ...

It may sound batty, but University of Georgia researchers have confirmed that North American bats glow under ultraviolet ...

Several bats glow bright green under ultraviolet light. The glow could reveal clues about evolution in these mysterious night ...

UV light is one of the most effective methods of sanitation. Here's how UV rays work and evidence that at-home UV ...

Ultraviolet radiation, a high-frequency form of energy from the sun, is classified in the same risk category as X-rays and nuclear radiation. As temperatures and sun exposure increase, experts at the ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Summer is officially here. Many of us are going to make the most of it by spending as much time outdoors as we possibly can soaking up the sun. Speaking of the sun, it is a vital ...

Shine an ultraviolet flashlight on flying squirrels, and they glow bright pink. Catch a scorpion on a full moon, and you’ll notice that it’s a haunting blue. Rays and sharks can turn neon green, while ...

Scorpions are creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky, and come with an evolutionary ooky — that is, the ability to glow under UV (ultraviolet) light. For decades, the reason why scorpions ...

When blasted with ultraviolet radiation, a newly discovered species of tardigrade protects itself by glowing blue. “Tardigrades’ tolerance for stress is extraordinary,” says Sandeep Eswarappa, a ...