New research by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln reports, for the first time, the widespread occurrence of biofluorescence in ...

The casque of the cassowary glows blue-green under UV light, revealing unseen patterns that could help distinguish species and individuals.

New research led by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History sheds light on the ancient origins of biofluorescence in fishes and the range of brilliant colors involved in this biological ...

Biofluorescence is the ability of an animal to absorb certain kinds of light and emit different wavelengths in its place. A handful of animals are known for exhibit biofluorescence, but the unexpected ...

Biofluorescence is the absorption of electromagnetic radiation (light) at one wavelength followed by its reemission at a lower energy and longer wavelength by a living organism. Previous studies have ...

There are living creatures that can absorb and reemit light, and it's a widespread characteristic among marine animals. In 1962, the 'green fluorescent protein' (GFP) was identified in a ...

A phenomenon where living organisms radiate fluorescent colours under a special kind of light is showing the natural world in a whole new light. Biofluorescence happens when organisms absorb light and ...

Toledo Zoo, located in Toledo, Ohio, in the US, shared some fascinating news with the world on Saturday. On December 4, the zoo shared a post on their social media platforms showing the first ...

Feb. 27 (UPI) --Until now, scientists knew of only four biofluorescent amphibians, one salamander and three frog species. According to a new study, published this week in the journal Scientific ...

Scientists have released the first report of widespread biofluorescence in fishes, identifying more than 180 species that glow in a wide range of colors and patterns. The research shows that ...