The UV Index measures the ultraviolet radiation coming from the sun. There are three primary types of UV radiation: ...

Researchers at Michigan State University have uncovered a surprising mechanism that plants use to regulate their growth — one ...

It kept you dry in December — now it might be the secret to surviving July. As temperatures soar, a growing number of Americans are getting hip to what much of the world already knows: Umbrellas ...

Allergies to things like cats and dust mites are tough to mitigate because the allergens can stick around long after the ...

Most people know that one of the best ways to treat mold on a household item like a blanket or piece of upholstered furniture is to bring it outside and put it in the sun. If you didn’t know this, try ...

Tess Eidem and her team at the University of Colorado Boulder fill the lab’s air with tiny particles of cat dander, dust ...

Animals with ultraviolet color patterns can be found all over nature. Here’s what we know about what purpose these patterns serve. Scorpions are one of many animals that appear to glow under ...

Strawberries are the most popular berry in the U.S. for both consumers and farmers alike. They’re also some of the most pesticide-reliant fruits and consistently top the Environmental Working Group’s ...