Ultraviolet radiation from the sun and artificial sources can penetrate skin cells and damage DNA. Over time, this damage ...

The Ultraviolet Spectrograph (UVS) aboard NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft has successfully completed its initial commissioning following the October 14, 2024, launch. Scheduled to arrive in the ...

At least 18 people have died in wildfires sweeping south central Chile, with officials warning the toll will increase.

Dec 16 (Reuters) - Annual global insured losses from natural catastrophes are expected to hit $107 billion in 2025, driven by the Los Angeles wildfires and severe convective storms in parts of the ...

... this only occurs in specific, somewhat rare conditions. Otherwise, clouds generally tend to dampen UV rays. In short, while studies have found that clouds can ...

The two stars in the nearby system ZTF J2130 are spiraling toward a catastrophic supernova. In the meantime, scientists are using the pair's slow orbital decay to put Einstein's theory of gravity to ...

Swiss Re SREN-0.59%decrease; red down pointing triangle reported a sharp increase in third-quarter net profit and said its results benefited from low natural-catastrophe losses. Net profit was $1.4 ...

Laser engraving has become a new hobby of mine as of late. I've been tinkering around with blue diode lasers that can engrave, but seem to function better as organic material cutters. I also have an ...

WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 — Following Hurricane Melissa, the Government of Jamaica will receive a full payout of $150 million under its catastrophe insurance coverage with the World Bank, backed by ...

Hurricane Melissa has likely triggered Jamaica's $150 million catastrophe bond, structured by Aon. The $150 million bond is designed to help the island rebuild after natural disasters by providing ...

Investors in a catastrophe bond tied to Jamaica look set to experience a trigger event as Hurricane Melissa barrels toward the Caribbean island as a Category 5 storm. “Based on current models there is ...