The glow in Lough Hyne comes courtesy of dinoflagellates (tiny, single-celled plankton) floating near the surface of the ...

Expert weighs in on the dwindling population of fireflies and shares tips on how gardeners can attract them to their yards ...

The only instance of bioluminescence in a freshwater animal is Latia neritoides, a limpet-like snail native to New Zealand streams, where it emits a glowing slime when bothered.

Bioluminescence. Image via Unsplash Bioluminescence results from a chemical reaction involving a light-emitting molecule called luciferin and an enzyme called luciferase. When these compounds interact ...

The depths of our oceans harbor some of nature’s most spectacular light shows. Bioluminescence—the ability of living organisms to produce light—is a fascinating adaptation that has evolved in numerous ...

Scientists and bioluminescence enthusiasts have enjoyed a long streak of electrifying waves across Southern California. A specific type of algae bloom creates a bioluminescent effect, but catching ...

Given this, Isom said, bioluminescence hunters will have a better chance of success close to the shore in bays and inlets, rather than on the open water. "Anything with lake-like conditions," she ...

Bioluminescence is the production of light by a living organism due to a chemical reaction, diet, or even through a symbiotic relationship. Let’s dive in and talk chemistry first.

What month is best for bioluminescence? Environmental experts advise that May through November is the best time to see bioluminescence dinoflagellates in Florida, with July and August being the ...

This ability has independently evolved at least 94 times in nature. Bioluminescence is involved in multiple animal behaviors including communication, courtship, camouflage, and hunting.

Bioluminescence first evolved in animals at least 540 million years ago in a group of marine invertebrates called octocorals, according to the results of a new study from scientists with the ...

Unlike fluorescence, which requires special light bulbs, the petunia’s bioluminescence happens without needing any particular type of light or special food. That sets the plant apart from other ...