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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In order to grow big and strong, plants require the red and blue light that are part of the visible "white" light produced by the sun. Scientists have now developed a plant-boosting film, that ...

As an item that helps regulate light in your home, aid insulation, add privacy, and complement your decor, your window treatments deserve special consideration to choose the ideal option for your ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You might want to apply sunscreen or wear long-sleeve tops and sunglasses before driving under the hot sun. The glass in your car is not the ...

The UV index measures the intensity of skin-damaging ultraviolet radiation at the Earth's surface. The UV index ranges from 0 to 11-plus, with higher values indicating greater risk of sunburn and skin ...

We are faced with a global epidemic of myopia (short-sightedness) because we are deprived of deep violet light (360-400 nm). Myopia is projected to rise from 23 to 50 percent of the world’s population ...

UV rays harm your eyes more than you think. Here's how to keep your eyes safe when you're having fun in the sun. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, ...