Ultraviolet Light Collection

Borneo giant forest scorpion (Heterometrus longimanus) resting inside a fallen hollow log. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo. Photographed with natural light and UV light

Electrophoresis of RNA
Liver RNA. Electrophoresis gel containing RNA (ribonucleic acid) isolated from liver tissue. The RNA molecules (white bands) are being observed under ultraviolet light

Professor Robert Wood, portrait photograph, 1932. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Professor Robert Wood, portrait photograph, 1932. Possibly a portrait of Robert Williams Wood, American physicist and inventor who made important contributions to the field of optics; pioneered

Professor Robert Wood, portrait photograph, 1932. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Professor Robert Wood, portrait photograph, 1932. Possibly a portrait of Robert Williams Wood, American physicist and inventor who made important contributions to the field of optics; pioneered

Darwins slipper flower (Calceolaria uniflora) in UV light. Stamens and fleshy lip that provides food reward for polliator Least seedsnipe (Thinocorus rumicivorus) fluorescing

Geraldton wax flower (Chamelaucium uncinatum), nectar fluorescing in UV light. Western Australia. Controlled conditions, focus stacked. Series 1/2

Flannel bush (Fremontodendron California Glory ) exposed and overflowing nectaries fluorescuing in UV light. Native to southwest USA

Goat willow (Salix caprea) female catkin in UV light, fine hairs and nectar fluroescing. Surrey, England, UK. Focus stacked

Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) flower, pollen and nectar fluorescing in UV light. Surrey, England, UK. Native to USA. Focus stacked. Sequence 2/2

Porcelain orchid (Chloraea magellanica) with osmophores on lip fluorescing in UV light. Chile. Controlled conditions, focus stacked. Sequence 2/2

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), blue nectar guides and anthers, pollen and stigma fluorescing in UV light. Focus stacked

Scorpion (Heterometrus sp) fluorescing in ultraviolet light at night on forest floor, Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Fluorescent coral photographed with ultraviolet / UV light, Bonaire, Leeward Antilles, Caribbean region, Netherlands Antilles

Black-eyed susan (Rudbeckia hirta) illuminated using different waveforms of light. Visible light (left), reflected UV light (centre), UV light as seen by bees (right). Studio environment, composite

Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena) stamens fluroescing in UV light. Ring of nectaries are dark red with blue UV reflective hairs

Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) flower, pollen on dehisced anthers and on petals fluorescing in UV light. Nectar ring appearing red. Focus stacked

Large-flowered evening primrose (Oenothera glazioviana). Bulls eye in centre of flower fluorescing in UV light guides pollinators to nectaries. At night in garden. Surrey, England, UK

Winter aconite (Eranthis hymenalis) in UV light, pollen on outer stamens that have dehisced fluorescing. Focus stacked

Seville orange (Citrus u aurantium) flower fluorescing in UV light, colour attractive
Seville orange (Citrus × aurantium) flower fluorescing in UV light, colour attractive to pollinators. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK. Focus stacked. Sequence 2/2

Voodoo lily (Amorphophallus bulbifer), female flowers fluroescing in UV light, male flowers above. Native to Yunnan, China

Dental filling polymerisation, artwork C014 / 2025
Dental filling polymerisation. Artwork of a cross-section of a human tooth, with a filling (white) being set using an ultraviolet light lamp tool

Illustration of satellite used for detecting interstellar ultraviolet rays

Saturn above the thick atmosphere of its moon Titan
Titans atmosphere is more thick and massive than Earth s. It contains mostly nitrogen and various hydrocarbons. The atmosphere is so thick that it blocks most sunlight from reaching the surface

A mushroom coral fluoresces as UV light is shown upon it
A mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) fluoresces as UV light is shown upon it. Why many marine organisms fluoresce is unknown

A coral colony fluoresces as UV light is shown upon it
A coral colony (Galaxea sp.) fluoresces as UV light is shown upon it. Why many marine organisms fluoresce is unknown

Sunburnt skin. Coloured electron micrograph (SEM) of epidermal skin cells after sunburn. These stratified epithelial cells have been destroyed by ultraviolet (UV)

UV-damaged DNA-binding protein and DNA F006 / 9750
UV-damaged DNA-binding protein and DNA. Molecular model of UV-damaged DNA-binding protein (UV-DDB) complexed with DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, red and blue)

Reversibly switchable fluorescent protein, molecular model. Reversibly switchable fluorescent proteins (RSFPs) are proteins that can be repeatedly converted between a fluorescent

Sun tan oil aerosol use, 1950s C018 / 0641
Sun tan oil aerosol use. Woman spraying sun tan oil on herself on a beach while sunbathing. This is an example of the use of Freon in aerosols

Ultraviolet light animal tests, 1926 C017 / 7867
Ultraviolet light animal tests. Researchers for the United States Department of Agriculture carrying out ultraviolet (UV) light therapy on white rats

Elderly woman shading her eyes
MODEL RELEASED. Elderly woman shading her eyes from bright sunlight

Bacterial contamination test. Ultraviolet (UV) light being used to reveal bacterial contamination. At right, a laboratory workers hand has been placed under a UV light source (pink)

Sunglasses. Sunglasses have filters in them to protect the eyes from the ultraviolet (UV) light in sunlight

Ozone hole, September 2001
Antarctic ozone hole. Coloured satellite image of reduced atmospheric ozone levels around Antarctica (lower centre, darkest blue) on 17 September 2001

Antarctic ozone hole, 2006
Antarctic ozone hole. Coloured satellite image of the reduced atmospheric ozone layer over Antarctica on 13th September 2007

Ozone hole 2000
Antarctic ozone depletion. Coloured satellite map of atmospheric ozone in the southern hemisphere on September 6 2000. The ozone hole (yellow) over Antarctica (dark yellow)

FIVES contamination detection system. The Fluorescence Interaction Video Exposure System (FIVES) is designed to detect contamination of environmental workers by using fluorescent dye as a tracer

Counterfeit money detection. Ultraviolet scanner being used to verify the authenticity of a 1000-rouble bank note. Photographed in 2010, in Veliky Novgorod, Russia

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"Unveiling the Hidden Glow: Exploring Ultraviolet Light in Nature's Wonders" Electrophoresis of RNA reveals its intricate structure under ultraviolet light, unlocking secrets of genetic coding. Witness the mesmerizing sight of a Borneo giant forest scorpion finding solace inside a fallen hollow log, illuminated by ultraviolet rays. Darwins slipper flower takes on an ethereal beauty as it radiates under UV light, showcasing its vibrant colors and delicate petals. Black-eyed susan captivates with its transformation when exposed to different waveforms of light - visible light, reflected UV light, and UV light perceived by bees - unveiling nature's diverse palette. Journey to Western Australia where the Geraldton wax flower enchants with nectar that fluoresces in captivating hues under controlled conditions and focus stacking techniques. Delve into the enchanting world of tulip tree flowers as their pollen and nectar come alive in vivid fluorescence when bathed in ultraviolet illumination. Explore the mystical allure of foxglove as blue nectar guides and anthers illuminate alongside pollen and stigma under ultraviolet rays, revealing hidden patterns within this iconic plant species. Venture into the nocturnal realm as a scorpion roams the forest floor, emitting an eerie glow that can only be witnessed through ultraviolet vision - a truly surreal experience. Discover the timeless charm of vintage uranium glass that emanates a peaceful glow when exposed to ultraviolet light - an exquisite collector's delight for those seeking nostalgia with a twist. Pasque flower unveils its secret allure as it fluoresces under UV light in a studio environment; witness its stunning transformation from invisible beauty to radiant splendor (also see image 01717742 for comparison). Love-in-a-mist stamens take center stage as they fluoresce brilliantly under UV illumination, adding a touch of magic to this delicate and enchanting flower.