Beachgoers watch and record images of bioluminescent waves breaking in Huntington Beach on Jan. 2, 2024. Bioluminescence is light emitted by living things through chemical reactions in their bodies.

Over the span of many centuries people have been fascinated by the natural light-producing capacity of living organisms also known as bioluminescence. The shimmering light known as sea sparkle or blue ...

Bioluminescence, the process by which living organisms produce light via enzyme-mediated reactions, has intrigued scientists for decades. In the marine realm, bioluminescent bacteria—such as Vibrio ...

Some animals produce their own light, no special effects involved. In certain cases, it helps them hunt or avoid predators. In others, it plays a role in communication or camouflage. While many of ...

This image shows the cortical neurons of a lab mouse bioluminescing while the mouse runs on a wheel. The large, dark tube-like structures are blood vessels. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — A ...