Bioluminescence First Evolved in Vertebrates Half a Billion Years Ago; How Did Glowing Sea Creatures Develop This Trait?

Medicine & Technology Apr 24, 2024

A new research on octocorals suggests that bioluminescence traces back to the Cambrian era, about 300 million years earlier than previously thought. Learn more about it in this article.

Nature's Nightlights: 5 Bioluminescent Organisms

Feb 14, 2024

These creatures have the inherent ability to emit light thanks to a phenomenon known as bioluminescence. Read to learn more.

Glowing Waters Observed in Port Lincoln Overnight Thanks to Bioluminescent Algae [WATCH]

Aug 30, 2023

Families and friends on the beach got to witness the unique glowing water because of the bioluminescent algae. Click the link to watch the video.

Artificial Light Disrupts Bioluminescence in Insects, Interferes With Glow-Worms and Fireflies’ Behavior

Aug 09, 2023

A recent study reveals how artificial light negatively affects the courtships of glow-worms and fireflies which rely on bioluminescence to find partners. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Seals Discovered Using Whiskers for Sensors and Hunting Preys Under Deep Oceans for the First Time

Jun 14, 2022

Scientists discovered how seals look for food in the dark, deep ocean for the first time. Read more about their unique skills and how their facial hair helps during underwater hunts.

Strawberry-Colored Weird-Eyed Squid Spotted in Twilight Zone, California

Mar 31, 2022

In a recent deep dive, researchers were delightfully surprised by a strawberry-colored squid with one bulbous yellow eye and a smaller black eye. Read on to find out more about the bizarre strawberry squid.

Arctic Blue Christmas: Light Show Found on Snows in the White Sea Discovered as Effect of These Organisms

Dec 22, 2021

Experts discovered the cause of the mysterious snow lights on Arctic's White Sea for the first time.

From Maritime Folklore to Science: Satellites Monitor Milky Seas Effect, Bacteria Not Mermaids Create Luminous Water

Aug 28, 2021

The milky seas effect is maritime folklore that was previously misunderstood. Sailors in the 19th-century have always regarded its origin as something sinister like sea monsters and mermaids. Using satellites, modern scientists have a deeper understanding of the bacteria, not mermaids nor sea monsters, that create this glowing water.

Glow-in-the-Dark Shark Photographed for the First Time Off New Zealand Coast

Mar 03, 2021

Researchers discovered a luminous shark that uses bioluminescence as camouflage to attack prey living in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of New Zealand.

Bioluminescent Waves on California Coast have Turned into Red Tide that Smells Like Sulfur: Why is That?

May 13, 2020

The algae that caused the bioluminescence on the coast of California have a breakdown and is causing a red tide that smells like sulfur.

Look: Scientists Have Created "Avatar-like" Bioluminescent Plants

Apr 28, 2020

Just like in the movie, Avatar, scientists have found a way to make plants glow in the dark. Don't miss the cool video showing these bioluminescent plants. Click the link above to view it and learn more.

Unique Railroad Worm Light Emission Could Improve Medical Imaging, Study Says

Sep 21, 2019

This insect’s mechanism of emitting red light presents potential in imaging of hemoglobin-rich tissues.

The Glow-in-the-Dark Shark

Jul 23, 2019

Researchers discover a tiny, luminescent shark in the Gulf of Mexico.

Glow-In-The-Dark Mushrooms: Scientists Explore The Key Cause Responsible For This Mystical Surprise

Apr 28, 2017

Some mushrooms glow in the dark and a new research study uncovers the key reason behind this surprising fact.