• Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 3rd, 2012
Rare Squid Can Eject Its Arms from the Body in Self-Defense

Rare Squid Can Eject Its Arms from the Body in Self-Defense

The creature lives deep under the surface of the Pacific

Fireflies May Help Us Quit Using LED Lights

Fireflies May Help Us Quit Using LED Lights

Researchers develop ways to harness bioluminescence

Bioluminescence Takes New Form in CreaVures for iPhone, iPad

Bioluminescence Takes New Form in CreaVures for iPhone, iPad

"Bathed in fluorescent highlights, the world of CreaVures is a dreamscape made real"

Marine Bacteria Use Bioluminescence to Navigate the Oceans

Marine Bacteria Use Bioluminescence to Navigate the Oceans

They do so by passing through zooplankton and fish

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 28th, 2011
Glow-in-the-Dark Bacteria Use Light to Attract Diners

Glow-in-the-Dark Bacteria Use Light to Attract Diners

They get a free ride to other parts of the ocean by doing so

Glowing Bacteria Used to Detect Pollution

Glowing Bacteria Used to Detect Pollution

Eco-friendly scientist uses bioluminescent bacteria as an efficient pollution detector

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 4th, 2011
Why Parasites Make Caterpillars Glow

Why Parasites Make Caterpillars Glow

  • Nature
  • By Smaranda Biliuti
  • December 15th, 2010
Bottom-Dwelling Snail Lights Up

Bottom-Dwelling Snail Lights Up

Light Show Made from Bioluminescent Bacteria

Light Show Made from Bioluminescent Bacteria

The time-lapse video covers hundreds of hours

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 9th, 2009
How Bioluminescent Sharks Control Their Glow

How Bioluminescent Sharks Control Their Glow

Hormones in their guts are responsible

The Smallest Organic Light Emitters

The Smallest Organic Light Emitters

They are smaller than the wavelength they emit