Bioluminescence is the emission of light by living organisms. Apart from bacteria and fungi, terrestrial luminous animals have been described from only a few phyla (Annelida, Mollusca and Arthropoda) ...

Light is a primary driver of visual evolution in shrimp, according to new FIU research published this week in Nature Communications. The deep sea is a dark place, with the only light coming from ...

Study finds that birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent, suggesting that this "hidden" phenomenon provides enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship.

The deep sea is a dark place, with the only light coming from animals that glow (bioluminescence) and occasional faint glimmers from the surface above. Led by biologist Danielle DeLeo, this new FIU ...

The organization and Boguñá described the anglerfish as similar to what Disney portrayed in the animated movie "Finding Nemo." ...

This paper focuses on the use of luciferase, a biologically derived luminescent enzyme, as a luminescent material. Bioluminescence, which is triggered by the luciferin–luciferase reaction, is highly ...

Time off from digital devices. Find out how a school in England challenges students to stay away from their gadgets ...

Scientists spotted the anglerfish in shallow waters, which is highly unusual and could indicate something deeper ...

February 11, 2025 • Monty's competition included a bichon frisé called Neal, a Skye terrier named Archer, a whippet and repeat runner-up known as Bourbon and a shih tzu called Comet who's been ...

Feb. 11, 2025 — Managed honey bees have the potential to affect native bee populations when they are introduced to a new area, but a new study suggests that, under certain conditions, the native ...