"The Case for Widespread UV Light Implementation to Combat Viruses"

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Despite its proven ability to effectively kill viruses and bacteria, ultraviolet (UV) light is not widely used as a defense against germs, likely due to its association with harmful sun rays. However, researchers have discovered a type of UV light that can effectively stop germs without penetrating human skin, offering potential as a new defense against diseases. For more information, readers can check out the full article by Dylan Matthews and subscribe to Vox’s science podcast, Unexplainable, for an upcoming related piece.
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