First images From Copernicus Sentinel-5A

First images From Copernicus Sentinel-5A

Handout photo dated October 13, 2025 shows Copernicus Sentinel-5A has delivered its first images after its launch on 13 August 2025, marking a significant milestone in the monitoring of air quality from space. The Sentinel-5 mission provides observations of key air pollutants, essential climate variables, and stratospheric ozone, which is the protective layer shielding life on Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. This visualisation, created with Sentinel-5A data acquired on 13 October 2025, shows atmospheric concentrations of two trace gases: ozone (O₃) and formaldehyde (HCHO). The image on the left presents the formaldehyde vertical column density. Elevated concentrations along the northwestern coast of Angola are linked to emissions from wildfires, while increased levels over the Central African Republic stem from a combination of fire activity and biogenic emissions. The image on the right shows a global map of ozone. The hole in stratospheric ozone above Antarctica is clearly visible, with column den

Heatwave hits taxi drivers' wallets in Myanmar

STORY: Heatwave hits taxi drivers' wallets in Myanmar SHOOTING TIME: April 29, 2024 DATELINE: May 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:33 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of taxi in Yangon, Myanmar 2. various of streets in Yangon, Myanmar STORYLINE: The scorching temperatures gripping many parts of Myanmar have significantly impacted people's daily lives, particularly affecting the livelihoods of taxi drivers. The reports released by Myanmar's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology showed that many areas in the Southeast Asian country have experienced temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius in recent days. As the mercury has soared across Myanmar, the Ministry of Health has issued advisories, urging citizens to take necessary precautions to safeguard their well-being and providing guidelines for staying safe during extreme heat and minimizing exposure to harmful ultraviolet radiation. In Yangon, the temperatures have been above 40 degrees Celsius in recent days, according to the cou

Myanmar's health ministry issues heat advisory amid soaring temperature

STORY: Myanmar's health ministry issues heat advisory amid soaring temperature SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:18 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of intense heat waves 2. various of Ngwe Saung beach in Pathein, Ayeyarwady region 3. various of people in Yangon STORYLINE: As temperatures continue to rise across Myanmar, the ministry of health is advising citizens to take precautions to protect their wellbeing, according to the ministry's statements on Thursday. The health ministry's advisory included guidelines for staying safe during periods of high heat and avoiding exposure to harmful ultraviolet light. The ministry's guidelines featured tips for recognizing and managing symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and first aid measures. According to meteorological reports, many regions across the country are experiencing a spike in temperatures, surpassing 40 degrees Celsius in many areas. U Hla Tun, a director from Myanmar's Dep

Hubble Spots the Little Dumbbell Nebula

Hubble Spots the Little Dumbbell Nebula

Handout - In celebration of the 34th anniversary of the launch of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers took a snapshot of the Little Dumbbell Nebula, also known as Messier 76, or M76, located 3,400 light-years away in the northern circumpolar constellation Perseus. The name ‘Little Dumbbell’ comes from its shape that is a two-lobed structure of colorful, mottled, glowing gases resembling a balloon that’s been pinched around a middle waist. Like an inflating balloon, the lobes are expanding into space from a dying star seen as a white dot in the center. Blistering ultraviolet radiation from the super-hot star is causing the gases to glow. The red color is from nitrogen, and blue is from oxygen. Photo by NASA, ESA, STScI via ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration of plastic water bottles following the announcement of illegal ultraviolet treatments and activated carbon filters on certain brands of mineral water to maintain their food safety on January 31, 2024 in France. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration of plastic water bottles following the announcement of illegal ultraviolet treatments and activated carbon filters on certain brands of mineral water to maintain their food safety on January 31, 2024 in France. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration of plastic water bottles following the announcement of illegal ultraviolet treatments and activated carbon filters on certain brands of mineral water to maintain their food safety on January 31, 2024 in France. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration of plastic water bottles following the announcement of illegal ultraviolet treatments and activated carbon filters on certain brands of mineral water to maintain their food safety on January 31, 2024 in France. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration of plastic water bottles following the announcement of illegal ultraviolet treatments and activated carbon filters on certain brands of mineral water to maintain their food safety on January 31, 2024 in France. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration of plastic water bottles following the announcement of illegal ultraviolet treatments and activated carbon filters on certain brands of mineral water to maintain their food safety on January 31, 2024 in France. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration of plastic water bottles following the announcement of illegal ultraviolet treatments and activated carbon filters on certain brands of mineral water to maintain their food safety on January 31, 2024 in France. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration of plastic water bottles following the announcement of illegal ultraviolet treatments and activated carbon filters on certain brands of mineral water to maintain their food safety on January 31, 2024 in France. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration of plastic water bottles following the announcement of illegal ultraviolet treatments and activated carbon filters on certain brands of mineral water to maintain their food safety on January 31, 2024 in France. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration of plastic water bottles following the announcement of illegal ultraviolet treatments and activated carbon filters on certain brands of mineral water to maintain their food safety on January 31, 2024 in France. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration of plastic water bottles following the announcement of illegal ultraviolet treatments and activated carbon filters on certain brands of mineral water to maintain their food safety on January 31, 2024 in France. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration of plastic water bottles following the announcement of illegal ultraviolet treatments and activated carbon filters on certain brands of mineral water to maintain their food safety on January 31, 2024 in France. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration of plastic water bottles following the announcement of illegal ultraviolet treatments and activated carbon filters on certain brands of mineral water to maintain their food safety on January 31, 2024 in France. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration of plastic water bottles following the announcement of illegal ultraviolet treatments and activated carbon filters on certain brands of mineral water to maintain their food safety on January 31, 2024 in France. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration of plastic water bottles following the announcement of illegal ultraviolet treatments and activated carbon filters on certain brands of mineral water to maintain their food safety on January 31, 2024 in France. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration of plastic water bottles following the announcement of illegal ultraviolet treatments and activated carbon filters on certain brands of mineral water to maintain their food safety on January 31, 2024 in France. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration Of Plastic Water Bottles - France

Illustration of plastic water bottles following the announcement of illegal ultraviolet treatments and activated carbon filters on certain brands of mineral water to maintain their food safety on January 31, 2024 in France. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

NASA's MAVEN Spacecraft Acquired Stunning Views Of Mars

NASA's MAVEN Spacecraft Acquired Stunning Views Of Mars

Handout photo - The first image was taken in July 2022 during the southern hemisphere’s summer season, which occurs when Mars passes closet to the Sun. The summer season is caused by the tilt of the planet’s rotational axis, similar to seasons on Earth. Argyre Basin, one of Mars’ deepest craters, appears at bottom left filled with atmospheric haze (depicted here as pale pink). Scientists have shown off the Red Planet in a new light with the unveiling of two incredible images of Mars. NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) mission acquired "stunning views" of Mars in two ultraviolet images taken at different points along our neighbouring planet’s orbit around the Sun. By viewing the planet in ultraviolet wavelengths, scientists say they can gain insight into the Martian atmosphere and view surface features in remarkable ways. MAVEN’s Imaging Ultraviolet Spectrograph (IUVS) instrument obtained these global views of Mars in 2022 and 2023 when the planet was near opposite ends of its elliptical orb

NASA's MAVEN Spacecraft Acquired Stunning Views Of Mars

NASA's MAVEN Spacecraft Acquired Stunning Views Of Mars

Handout photo - The second image is of Mars’ northern hemisphere and was taken in January 2023 after Mars had passed the farthest point in its orbit from the Sun. The rapidly changing seasons in the north polar region cause an abundance of white clouds. The deep canyons of Valles Marineris can be seen in tan at lower left, along with many craters. Scientists have shown off the Red Planet in a new light with the unveiling of two incredible images of Mars. NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) mission acquired "stunning views" of Mars in two ultraviolet images taken at different points along our neighbouring planet’s orbit around the Sun. By viewing the planet in ultraviolet wavelengths, scientists say they can gain insight into the Martian atmosphere and view surface features in remarkable ways. MAVEN’s Imaging Ultraviolet Spectrograph (IUVS) instrument obtained these global views of Mars in 2022 and 2023 when the planet was near opposite ends of its elliptical orbit. Photo by NASA/LASP/CU Boul

New mineral called "Hokkaido stone"

New mineral called "Hokkaido stone"

Photo taken on May 26, 2023, in Chiba, eastern Japan, shows a new kind of mineral discovered on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido. The mineral, named "Hokkaido stone," emits a bright yellow-green fluorescence when exposed to ultraviolet light and was approved as a new mineral by the International Mineralogical Association in January 2023.

Murals of Okto-ri tomb in Nampho, N. Korea

Murals of Okto-ri tomb in Nampho, N. Korea

TOKYO, Japan - Image captured by ultraviolet photography shows the face of a maid painted on a stone chamber wall in the Okto-ri tomb, Nampho, North Korea, in October 2011. The maid's lips are painted in red. The tomb dating back to the late fourth century to the early fifth century during the Koguryo dynasty was disclosed to the foreign media for the first time in October 2011.

Honda Fit subcompact with UV protection windshield

Honda Fit subcompact with UV protection windshield

TOKYO, Japan - This photo shows Honda Motor Co.'s ''She's'' subcompact, a special edition of the popular Fit subcompact with a pink body and seats, and a windshield that can filter ultraviolet and infrared rays.

:Researchers study possible cataracts in Antarctic penguins

:Researchers study possible cataracts in Antarctic penguins

TOKYO, Japan - Two Japanese researchers take pictures of Adelie penguins at Langhode Cove in Antarctica to look for possible cataracts as a result of harmful ultraviolet rays penetrating the Earth's atmosphere through the ozone hole over the South Pole. The researchers say they have yet to find any sign of cataracts in the birds. Langhode, home to about 300 penguins, is 25 kilometers from Japan's Showa Base in Antarctica. The ozone hole over the South Pole is now bigger than the Antarctic continent. (Pool photo)

New photocatalyst material to help clean train windows

New photocatalyst material to help clean train windows

NAGOYA, Japan - An N-700 series shinkansen bullet train of Central Japan Railway Co. adopts a newly developed photocatalyst material in its windows. The company said May 2 that the material coated onto the surface of windows will decompose dirt on the glass when activated by the sun's ultraviolet rays and keeps the windows clean. The technology will help the operator of the Tokaido Shinkansen Line reduce the costs of cleaning train windows.

Daihatsu launches new minivehicle targeting women

Daihatsu launches new minivehicle targeting women

TOKYO, Japan - Daihatsu Motor Co. President Takaya Yamada stands besides the Move Latte, a new minivehicle targeting female drivers which the company launched at a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 23. The Move Latte, with an engine capacity of 660 cc, features glass windows that the manufacturer says will reduce the penetration of ultraviolet rays by more than 90 percent and a large, lighted vanity mirror.

Restoration of artworks depicting tragedy of Hiroshima

Restoration of artworks depicting tragedy of Hiroshima

The first part of a series of artworks known as the "Atomic Bomb Diagram" is temporarily leaving Maruki Gallery for the Atomic Bomb in the Saitama Prefecture city of Higashimatsuyama, eastern Japan, on Dec. 16, 2021, for restoration work about 70 years after its release. The 15-part works were drawn by ink painter Iri Maruki and his wife and oil painter Toshi soon after Hiroshima was hit by the U.S. atomic bombing but they have been damaged severely due to worm eating and exposure to ultraviolet rays.

Restoration of artworks depicting tragedy of Hiroshima

Restoration of artworks depicting tragedy of Hiroshima

The first part of a series of artworks known as the "Atomic Bomb Diagram" is temporarily leaving Maruki Gallery for the Atomic Bomb in the Saitama Prefecture city of Higashimatsuyama, eastern Japan, on Dec. 16, 2021, for restoration work about 70 years after its release. The 15-part works were drawn by ink painter Iri Maruki and his wife and oil painter Toshi soon after Hiroshima was hit by the U.S. atomic bombing but they have been damaged severely due to worm eating and exposure to ultraviolet rays.

Nihon Vital's "Kaisei".

Nihon Vital's "Kaisei".

Taking a hint from the fact that insects find flowers by the wavelength and light intensity of sunlight, the company has developed an "insect eye sensor" that tracks sunlight. It efficiently collects sunlight. The six optical fibers can be extended up to one kilometer and can illuminate 500 square meters. It is about 2 meters long, 2 meters wide and 2.5 meters high. The price starts at 5 million yen (excluding consumption tax). It has been used in buildings and train stations in Kumamoto Prefecture, and its sales have been about 100 million yen. It can also be used to cut infrared rays and ultraviolet rays. The company is currently producing them overseas, but will switch to domestic production within this year. The price will start at 250,000 yen (same as above). "The market for solar concentrators is worth about 20 billion yen. President Yokozawa hopes to capture a 20% share of this market. (Photo taken on December 19, 2019, location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images)

Demonstration room for Omiya Kogyo's semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing equipment

Demonstration room for Omiya Kogyo's semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing equipment

Omiya Industries (Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture) has remodeled its demonstration room for semiconductor and electronic parts manufacturing equipment in its Okayama Plant (Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture). The area of the room has been increased by 4.8 times compared to the previous one. This will allow customers to check and evaluate the operability, productivity, and maintainability of the actual equipment, which will lead to the introduction of the equipment. In order to maintain confidentiality, customers are increasingly bringing in their own samples for testing, and we have established a system that allows us to concentrate on testing. Omiya Kogyo develops and manufactures equipment for attaching and peeling off protective tapes for silicon wafers, ultraviolet (UV) irradiation equipment for curing films, wafer expanders, and dryers for cleaned wafers. Omiya Industries Okayama Plant, Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture, July 11, 2019. Credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

Daihatsu launches new minivehicle targeting women

Daihatsu launches new minivehicle targeting women

TOKYO, Japan - Daihatsu Motor Co. President Takaya Yamada stands besides the Move Latte, a new minivehicle targeting female drivers which the company launched at a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 23. The Move Latte, with an engine capacity of 660 cc, features glass windows that the manufacturer says will reduce the penetration of ultraviolet rays by more than 90 percent and a large, lighted vanity mirror. (Kyodo)

New photocatalyst material to help clean train windows

New photocatalyst material to help clean train windows

NAGOYA, Japan - An N-700 series shinkansen bullet train of Central Japan Railway Co. adopts a newly developed photocatalyst material in its windows. The company said May 2 that the material coated onto the surface of windows will decompose dirt on the glass when activated by the sun's ultraviolet rays and keeps the windows clean. The technology will help the operator of the Tokaido Shinkansen Line reduce the costs of cleaning train windows. (Kyodo)

:Researchers study possible cataracts in Antarctic penguins

:Researchers study possible cataracts in Antarctic penguins

TOKYO, Japan - Two Japanese researchers take pictures of Adelie penguins at Langhode Cove in Antarctica to look for possible cataracts as a result of harmful ultraviolet rays penetrating the Earth's atmosphere through the ozone hole over the South Pole. The researchers say they have yet to find any sign of cataracts in the birds. Langhode, home to about 300 penguins, is 25 kilometers from Japan's Showa Base in Antarctica. The ozone hole over the South Pole is now bigger than the Antarctic continent. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)

Japanese professor works to develop deep ultraviolet LED

Japanese professor works to develop deep ultraviolet LED

Professor Yoshinao Kumagai of Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology talks about his research to develop deep ultraviolet light-emitting diodes on Feb. 3, 2015. He said the LEDs will be used in sterilization and inactivation of viruses. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

"Microplastics" collected from Tokyo Bay

"Microplastics" collected from Tokyo Bay

Some "microplastics" or tiny plastic beads collected by Hideshige Takada, a professor at the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, from Tokyo Bay in 2013 are displayed in this file photo taken on Jan. 19, 2015. Discarded plastic pieces, reduced to less than 5 millimeters in size by ultraviolet rays and waves, are feared to affect the ecological system through the food chain. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Gallery of Hiroshima Panels raising funds for new facility

Gallery of Hiroshima Panels raising funds for new facility

Yukinori Okamura, a curator for the Maruki Gallery for the Hiroshima Panels, points at a damaged part of the Hiroshima Panels on April 27, 2017, at the gallery in Higashimatsuyama, north of Tokyo. The gallery has launched a fund-raising campaign to preserve the panels depicting the horrors of the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as they have been damaged by insects, ultraviolet rays, as well as grit and dust. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

"Sake" rice wine brewed with LED-radiated yeast

"Sake" rice wine brewed with LED-radiated yeast

Naoki Okahisa of the Tokushima Prefectural Industrial Technology Center in western Japan poses for photos on Sept. 29, 2015, with bottles of "sake" rice wine brewed with a new type of yeast exposed to ultraviolet rays from light-emitting diodes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

LED-radiated "sake" rice wine yeast developed

LED-radiated "sake" rice wine yeast developed

Undated photo shows an ultraviolet light-emitting diode irradiator, developed by the Tokushima Prefectural Industrial Technology Center in western Japan, which has been used to grow a new type of yeast for brewing "sake" rice wine. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Toray develops new fiber good for UV protection

Toray develops new fiber good for UV protection

Toray Industries Inc.'s "campaign girl," Japanese pop idol Seira Miyazawa, strikes a pose in Tokyo on Sept. 2, 2015, to show off the company's new sportswear woven with ultrafine polyester microfiber that shields ultraviolet rays while being sheer but not transparent. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Honda Fit subcompact with UV protection windshield

Honda Fit subcompact with UV protection windshield

TOKYO, Japan - This photo shows Honda Motor Co.'s ''She's'' subcompact, a special edition of the popular Fit subcompact with a pink body and seats, and a windshield that can filter ultraviolet and infrared rays. (Kyodo)

Murals of Okto-ri tomb in Nampho, N. Korea

Murals of Okto-ri tomb in Nampho, N. Korea

TOKYO, Japan - Image captured by ultraviolet photography shows the face of a maid painted on a stone chamber wall in the Okto-ri tomb, Nampho, North Korea, in October 2011. The maid's lips are painted in red. The tomb dating back to the late fourth century to the early fifth century during the Koguryo dynasty was disclosed to the foreign media for the first time in October 2011. (Kyodo)

Ultraviolet rays to disinfect shopping baskets

Ultraviolet rays to disinfect shopping baskets

Photo taken on Dec. 3, 2020, at an Aeon supermarket store in Nagoya, central Japan, shows a device to automatically disinfect shopping baskets using ultraviolet rays.

Ultraviolet rays to disinfect shopping baskets

Ultraviolet rays to disinfect shopping baskets

Photo taken on Dec. 3, 2020, at an Aeon supermarket store in Nagoya, central Japan, shows a device to automatically disinfect shopping baskets using ultraviolet rays.

Ultraviolet light robot to kill coronavirus

Ultraviolet light robot to kill coronavirus

Farmroid Co. head Kazuki Iimura stands beside the company's new robot designed to kill the novel coronavirus using ultraviolet light in Tokyo on Sept. 8, 2020. The self-driving robot emits ultraviolet light, weakening the virus' ability to infect people.

Ultraviolet-emitting system at sushi restaurant

Ultraviolet-emitting system at sushi restaurant

Photo taken at an outlet of conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain Kura Sushi Inc. in Osaka on July 27, 2020, shows an ultraviolet ray-emitting light meant to kill coronavirus.

Saks Fifth Avenue resumes operation

Saks Fifth Avenue resumes operation

Photo taken June 25, 2020, shows an escalator whose handrails had been disinfected with ultraviolet rays to prevent coronavirus infection at a Saks Fifth Avenue department store in New York, after it resumed operation the previous day following a virus-linked closure due to the virus pandemic. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo