Ever seen the ocean glow like a scene straight out of a sci-fi movie? Bioluminescent beaches do exactly that-turning the ...

Bioluminescent RNA lanterns have revolutionized the way researchers track RNA activity within living organisms. In a groundbreaking study, scientists at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) ...

Now, U.S. chefs are embracing the squid as well. Hiroshi Tsuji, 48, remembers fishing for hotaru ika when he was growing up ...

By conjugating luciferase protein to quantum dots, bioluminescence resonance energy transfer (BRET) turns these useful fluorophores into a new class of bioluminescent probe. Quantum dots have ...

It can sometimes be seen in warm, shallow bays or lagoons, but some bioluminescent algae can produce toxins harmful to marine life and humans ...

This light is created by a chemical reaction, and it is one example of a phenomenon called bioluminescence. Bioluminescent organisms produce and radiate light. There are thousands of bioluminescent ...

Night kayaking offers an adventurous twist, requiring a different set of skills. Participants learn to navigate under the ...

Kayaking in glowing waters is a hot, new travel trend. Here's a collection of destinations in America to scope out the natural phenomenon, from Texas to California and more.

French pharmacologist Raphael Dubois observed that a specific constituent of the click beetle was essential for bioluminescent reactions. He extracted two components from beetle abdomens, naming the ...

The black seadevil anglerfish, a deep-sea predator with bioluminescent lure, sharp teeth, and unique adaptations, survives in ...

Hundreds of thousands of bioluminescent dinoflagellates live in each gallon of bay water, and the light show put on by these tiny creatures provide is truly a (natural) wonder to behold.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Opt for a boat tour instead of a kayak tour if you want the chance to snorkel in the water and interact directly with bioluminescent organisms. – Taryn White Imagine being ...