Since low-E windows are double-paned and tightly sealed, they prevent drafts. Moreover, they minimize condensation and block UV rays. Meanwhile, you’ll enjoy the health benefits of bright natural light. Generally, low-E windows cost 10 to 15 percent more than regular windows. Still, they ...
Timing your outdoor activities can significantly reduce your exposure to harmful UV rays. The sun’s rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., so try to schedule outdoor activities for earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon when UV radiation is less intense. If you must...
Home improvement stores offer complete blackout film for the windows which blocks both light and unhealthy UV rays. The window film is easy to apply, as we are talking vinyl sheets that stick to the glass. The thicker the layer, the more UV protection and insulation the room will get. Thi...
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.
Sun, sun, sun. The weather is one of the top reasons many of us live in Florida. But too much exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer, the most common type of cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 5 millio
The molecular building blocks that make up DNA absorb ultraviolet light so strongly that sunlight should deactivate them -- yet it does not. Now scientists have made detailed observations of a 'relaxation response' that protects these molecules, and the genetic information they encode, from UV ...
Researchers had noticed years ago that thymine seemed resistant to damage from UV rays in sunlight, which cause sunburn and skin cancer. Theorists proposed that thymine got rid of the UV energy by quickly shifting shape. But they differed on the details, and previous experiments could not resolve...
For example, if your sunglasses offer no UV protection, you increase your exposure to UV rays. The cheap sunglasses block some of the light, causing your iris to open to allow more light in. This lets in more of the UV light as well, increasing the damage UV light can cause to the ...
Expression of HY5 is induced by UV-B; however, the transcription factor(s) that regulate HY5 transcription in response to UV-B and the impact of UV-B on the association of HY5 with its target promoters are currently unclear. Here, we show that HY5 binding to the promoters of UV-B-...
Choose a Dark Storage Location: Opt for a storage area away from windows or direct sunlight. Sunlight contains harmful UV rays that can fade the color of the faux leather over time. Use Window Treatments: If your storage area has windows, consider using curtains or blinds to block out sunlig...