Accurate radiometric measurements are essential for the effective deployment of ultraviolet (UV) technologies. However, several factors can compromise measurement accuracy, leading to significant discrepancies. Cameron Miller, Deputy Division Chief of the Sensor Science Division at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has highlighted key areas where measurement errors commonly occur and provided insights…
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Article in Catalan News about research of Miro Foundation experts who discovered another painting underneath known blue Pintura by using multi-spectral analysis including ultraviolet wavelengths.There is more to Joan Miró’s striking blue Pintura (Painting) than meets the eye. Beneath the surface lies a portrait of Dolors Ferrà Oromí, Miró’s mother, researchers at Barcelona’s Fundació Joan Miró have discovered. Pintura, an oil…
Story by Doug Ross in Chicago Tribune / Post Tribune about water quality issues at Portage, Illinois including government compliance and near future update of ultraviolet equipment at wastewater treatment plant.In the future, Portage will continue to raise sewer bills as needed, but the increase won’t be as dramatic because the city won’t wait as long as…
Morgan Sherburne article in Futurity about ultraviolet wavelengths emitted by many snake species. These UV emissions are not in response to blacklighting but are believed to be used for species interactions such as avoidance and mating.The new study examines a color range that humans can’t see and often ignore: color in the ultraviolet range.Examining snakes,…
Guyana Chronicle staff writer details aspects of “Recover Guyana” and “Water Purification and Sustainability Initiative at the West Demerara Secondary School (WDSS) in observance of World Water Day 2025.” This will include use of ultraviolet irradiation step and adding UV irradiation principles into educational science currciculum.Excerpts:RECOVER Guyana, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MoE)…
Heather Hall writing in R&D World describes the work of Ohio State University researchers who have improved floating nanomat to convert UV light and some visible light into solar energy as well as photocatlytic source for decontaminating water. Excerpts:Most people bring a blanket to the beach to soak up the sun — this “blanket” soaks…
Iveda Solutions Inc., producer of Iveda Smart UVC as a commercial-grade, AI-driven Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) system, filed form 424B3 with SEC on April 14, 2025.Full text available at: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397183/000164117225005009/form424b3.htmExcerpts:Iveda Solutions, Inc. (“Iveda”, or the “Company”) was incorporated in Nevada as Charmed Homes, Inc. in June 2006. On October 15, 2009, IntelaSight, d/b/a Iveda, a…
Gaby Soutar writes for The Scotsman about a visit to local hotel spa where UV skin analysis was performed as part of procedure.You’re already in the winding down zone, then you can just head straight to bed afterwards, rather than having to face the world with a slick face and oily hair. If only I’d…
Arab News article focusing on Saudia Arabia program from KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) to maximize water usage in farming applications that includes using ultraviolet disinfection of municipal water waste.Excerpts:JEDDAH: Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology are collaborating with local farmers and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture to…
Cate Green story in RNZ.com describes increase in Wellington, New Zealand area cryptosporidiosis cases from pools and how municipalities are responding. Responses include treating pool water with chlorine and ultraviolet irradiation.Excerpts:Cases in a cryptosporidiosis outbreak have risen sharply, with reported infections nearly doubling in the past two weeks.Health New Zealand said 59 cases had been…