UV radiation is a part of something that you may faintly remember from your K-12 or collegiate years called the electromagnetic spectrum (below). Electromagnetic energy propagates in wave form and ...

MACON, Ga. — As you try to beat the heat wave coming up next week, you'll be battling more than just heat. You'll also have to combat the Sun's harmful UV rays. The Sun is a star that emits radiation ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — As we continue into the dog days of summer we have seen our fair share of sunshine, heat and humidity. You’ve probably heard the weather team here mention the UV Index a few ...

Electrical engineers have discovered that changing the physical shape of a class of materials commonly used in electronics can extend their use into the visible and ultraviolet parts of the ...

Andrew W Wood collaborates with scientists and engineers employed by Telstra Corporation and his self-managed superannuation fund includes Telstra shares (around 5%). He receives funding from NHMRC ...

Leo loves to go with us when we are in the car. But in the summer we can’t always take him places because the car gets too hot sitting out in the sun. Why does the car get so hot sitting in the sun?

There are seven types of electromagnetic (EM) waves, which make up the electromagnetic spectrum. Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves, and travel at the speed of light. Different types of ...