Unlike light bulbs, bioluminescent light produces almost no heat, making it perfectly suited for cold, deep environments. ... Bioluminescence is also a way for creatures to talk to each other.

Bioluminescence refers to visible (to humans) light-emission by living organisms, by means of chemical interactions. Some organisms generate light themselves, while others have mutualistic ...

Bioluminescence is involved in multiple animal behaviors including communication, courtship, camouflage, and hunting. Fireflies, glowworms, and even some species of fungi on land are also ...

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 ...

A pungent, fishy, rancid odor has been wafting through the coastal air in Los Angeles this week, an unfortunate consequence of beautiful bioluminescent algae that has graced local beaches for a ...

Bioluminescent bays, where tiny organisms light up the water, add spark to any trip to Puerto Rico Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook; ...

A bioluminescent petunia led me to a world of radiant mushrooms, 19th-century experiments and a modern rivalry between scientists in Russia and the Americas. Skip to main content.

Bioluminescent petunias, thanks to genetics research for pharmaceuticals Research into new pharmaceuticals has produced an unanticipated by-product: Petunias that glow in the dark.

UC Irvine scientists developed bioluminescent RNA tags, "tiny guiding lights," using luciferase to track RNA in real-time, potentially unlocking secrets of viruses and memory formation.