The man had developed an unusual skin condition called phytophotodermatitis, also colorfully known as "lime disease." ...

While Jupiter’s Great Red Spot has been a constant feature of the planet for centuries, a team of astronomers have discovered ...

Magnetic Tornadoes Researchers have observed mysterious, "dark ovals," each roughly the size of the Earth, dotting the polar ...

Etching seems like such an old-fashioned technique (for a time it was also an Olympic competition) that you don’t normally ...

"The sun's magnetic field is key to understanding the dynamic nature of our home star from the smallest to the largest scales ...

It can be tempting to slack off on sun protection when we feel cold, but protecting yourself from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays is imperative year-round — especially if you plan to spend time ...

In 1936, astronomers saw a puzzling event in the constellation Orion: the young star FU Orionis (FU Ori) became a hundred ...

“Our laser method provides atomic-level control over diamond surfaces in a standard air environment,” commented lead ...

Ultraviolet spectroscopy plays a critical role in the study of electronic transitions in atoms and rovibronic transitions in molecules. These studies are essential for tests of fundamental physics ...

UV radiation is a known carcinogen for human skin. In addition to cancer induction, erythema (sunburn), and skin aging are also known effects of ultraviolet skin exposure. Because the biological ...