What is the Ozone Layer? The ozone layer is a crucial component of Earth's stratosphere, located between 19 and 30 km above ...

Kilometers above the Earth’s surface, the ozone layer protects humanity and all life from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays.

As the Vienna Convention turns 40, it is important to recognise there is still work to do to protect our planet’s UV shield.

March 22 marks the 40th anniversary of the Vienna Convention for the protection of the ozone layer. This international agreement laid the foundation for the global protection of the stratospheric ...

The ozone layer, which protects life on Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation, has been a focal point of scientific research for decades.

Feb. 3, 2025 — Long-term exposure to PM2.5, PM10, NO2 and ozone (O3) air pollution is associated with more hospital admissions for lower respiratory tract ... Jan. 7, 2025 — If you like the ...

The most dangerous parts of a supernova explosion are the outputs like X-rays and gamma rays. Even though they only share a small fraction of a supernova’s power, they are extremely dangerous. But ...

Additionally, astronomers found strong evidence for the second-closest supermassive black hole to the solar system; the ozone layer that protects the Earth from ultraviolet radiation is now ...

The Phoenix area's long-standing ozone pollution issues could have serious impacts on local economic competitiveness and public health.