ultraviolet rays

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As ultraviolet rays travel outward, they pass through clouds of highly energized particles located very close to the black hole, a region known as the "corona."

From Science Daily • Dec. 27, 2025

This is the best method of protection from harmful ultraviolet rays that are associated with skin damage and health risks.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2024

Long-term exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays is thought to be the main culprit, though experts warn that anyone can get skin cancer.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2024

For their latest paper, Dr. Hsueh and her colleagues used ultraviolet rays and a chemical that causes mutations on oyster mushrooms and looked for individuals whose touch did not kill worms.

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2023

Two hours later I exposed my entire body to ultraviolet rays from a sun lamp.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin