Oceanography
The first group of animals on Earth to glow
Bioluminescence, the ability of organisms to produce light through chemical reactions, may have appeared 540 million years ago in deep-sea corals.
Bioluminescence
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Oceanography
Fish have fangs so long that they cannot close their mouths
According to researchers, sea monsters at the bottom of the ocean are considered to have the most terrifying and haunting appearance on the planet and are rarely seen by…
Oceanography
Spectacular surreal scenes of 'glowing dolphins' under the sea
A photographer has recorded images that are thought to be extremely rare as dolphins glow in the darkness of seawater thanks to bioluminescence.
Biology
Scientists create plants that glow thanks to the mushroom's genes
A new technique unravels plant activity and can be used to uniquely decorate homes.
Animal world
Luminescent worms - ideas for sustainable light sources
New research published in the FASEB journal suggests that Chaetopterus marine worm mucus could become a long-term light source for future technology.
Animal world
Most amphibians can glow in the dark
Amphibians that can glow in nature are not uncommon as many people think.
Biology
What do you think of trees that glow like streetlights?
Imagine a place that is so dark that you close or open your eyes the same way because there is no sunlight.
Oceanography
These sharks have a unique ability to glow green
Deep ocean bottom exists some species of shark that are able to turn the blue light of the ocean into a bright green color that only sharks can see; however, the way the…
Oceanography
The sea water just touches emits blue light
In the photos, one can see a sea of water strewn with clumps of water as if it is capable of producing very magical light.
Oceanography
The world's most bizarre discovery: Self-luminous sea turtles
Divers have discovered an extremely rare, shimmering tortoise tortoise swimming off the Solomon Islands, in the South Pacific waters.
Oceanography
Beautiful glowing sea phenomenon in Sweden
The glowing sea phenomenon happened on a small island in Sweden, making the scenery become both beautiful and a bit of a ghost.
Oceanography
How did arowanas evolve to emit red light?
Arowanas are frightening creatures, living in dark waters of the bottom of the variable. Their habitats discourage the use of eyes to see or the ability to see colors.
Biology
Explain the ability to glow in the night of fireflies
By new imaging techniques, scientists look deeply at the bioluminescence mechanism of fireflies, which often flash light during the night to communicate or warn of the r…
Environment
Mysterious blue ocean waves at midnight in California
American photographer Steve Skinner, 43, has recorded rare moments of a mysterious phenomenon on the Swami coast of California (USA). In the middle of the night, when th…
Videos
Video: Impressive light show of trees and animals
The dark night in the forest was lit by an extremely impressive performance that not everyone could witness.