UV radiation

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Physics and Mathematics

Electromagnetic Spectrum: The Full Range of Light and Radiation

The electromagnetic spectrum is the full range of electromagnetic radiation, ordered by wavelength and frequency, from the longest radio waves to the shortest...

March 21, 2026

An illustration showing an imaginary protoplanetary disc - a huge disc of gas orbiting a new star.

Space and astronomy Science Tracker

Why Identical Protoplanetary Discs Create Different Planets

Protoplanetary discs produce vastly different planets depending on UV exposure timing. One million years of shielding creates Earth instead of Moon-sized worlds.

February 3, 2026