UV light
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, UV light has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2025 on Radiolab. Used to reveal hidden security features on banknotes, enhancing their security.
Ultraviolet radiation; discussed as a selective pressure in experiments where UV irradiation favored light-producing bacteria due to activation of DNA-repair enzyme photolyase.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Radiolab |
| Field | Physics / Photobiology |
| Domain | Physics |
How do different shows talk about UV light?
2 shows discussed UV light in these episodes.
- Half as Interesting — 1 episode
Flip on a UV light, and you get even more...
The Design of the World’s Most Secure Banknote - Radiolab — 1 episode
Who talks about UV light on podcasts?
UV light came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Half as Interesting.
- The Design of the World’s Most Secure Banknote on Half as Interesting (Nov 2025)
- The Glow Below | Radiolab Podcast on Radiolab (Nov 2025)
What is UV light mentioned alongside?
UV light is most often mentioned alongside Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Lula Miller and Simons Foundation.
Mentioned together: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Lula Miller, Simons Foundation, kayak, Radiolab, Latif Nasser, Maria Paz Gutiérrez, Sarah Qari, Alex Neason, Jeremy Bloom