"Milky seas” are one of the rarest reported forms of bioluminescence. A new scientific database may finally reveal the secrets of this ghostly phenomenon.

(Rather than kindling their own light, some of these predators enjoy symbiotic relationships with bioluminescent bacteria, which they culture inside light-bulb-like cavities that they can snuff ...

Explore the phenomenon of glowing ocean events known as milky seas, created by bioluminescent bacteria visible from space.

Bioluminescence, the natural phenomenon where living organisms emit light, has captivated scientists and designers alike.

Imagine wandering through a dark, silent forest at midnight, when suddenly, the ground beneath your feet begins to shimmer ...

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 ...

For generations, sailors around the globe have reported a mysterious phenomenon: Vast areas of the ocean glow steadily at ...

coli to bioluminescence when they encounter the compound heme, an indicator of bleeding, in the guts of pigs. Packaged within a capsule 1.5 inches in length, the bacteria and electronics alerted the ...

Bioluminescent infrastructure is revolutionizing urban lighting by harnessing nature’s own light-producing mechanisms. By integrating biological luminescence into roads, bridges, and pathways, ...

Milky seas are a rare bioluminescent phenomenon where vast areas of the ocean glow at night, sometimes for months. This glow, likely caused by Vibrio harveyi bacteria, has been reported by sailors for ...