The summer sun is returning to Phoenix in full force, and with it comes an invisible hazard that can be just as potent as the heat: ultraviolet radiation. As triple-digit temperatures dominate the ...

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 ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Meteorologists talk about what the UV index numbers are all the time and what it will be on that particular day, but what does it mean for you? Well first, ultraviolet radiation is ...

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Summer has officially begun, and the UV index is only getting higher. The UV index, or Ultraviolet Index, is a measure of the strength of ultraviolet (UV) radiation ...

The sunshine may look inviting, especially with warm and dry conditions, but there is an invisible threat that could harm your health. Ultraviolet Radiation, or UV, is a type of electromagnetic ...

One of the biggest questions in astronomy today is whether there are planets beyond our solar system which could support life. While there have been thousands of exoplanets discovered to date, ...

The UV index measures the strength of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The index ranges from 0 to 11, with higher numbers indicating greater risk of sunburn and skin damage. Protective measures, ...

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 ...

There is no safe or good UV index for tanning, since a tan indicates skin damage. If you do want to tan anyway, use sunscreen and try to go on days with the lowest possible number. The safest way to ...