Birds-of-paradise are even colorful in the dark, with feathers and body parts that glow a brilliant yellow-green under ...

Light is a primary driver of visual evolution in shrimp, according to new FIU research published this week in Nature ...

In this post, I’ll share the best Holbox bioluminescence tour and everything to expect before you go so you can decide if the ...

Bioluminescence, the natural emission of light by living organisms, is powered by a chemical reaction catalyzed by an enzyme, typically a luciferase, acting on a bioluminescent substrate.

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

Bioluminescent rainforest night runs are the latest trend in adventure sports, drawing runners and nature lovers from across ...

View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. Although bioluminescence has been observed for many centuries, its application in biomedicine is relatively recent. Scientists traced back the ...

Scientists found deep-sea shrimp evolved special vision to detect bioluminescent light and navigate their world.

The best nights to visit here are the ones that are dark and moonless, The locals are aware of the beach and may tip you off ...

If the pinkish-red color appears somewhat intimidating, it's with good reason. Steichen warns this type of phytoplankton does not produce toxins. However, they can have high concentrations of ammonia ...