Some scientists believe that glowing mushrooms attract insects to spread their spores, but this theory doesn't make sense for bioluminescence that occurs in parts of fungi that are underground.

many miniscule plant-like species and fungi can also create bioluminescence. About 75 species of fungi are capable of giving off an eerie, green light, possibly to attract insects which will help to ...

The ability to make light—bioluminescence—is both commonplace ... The light may lure insects that spread mushroom spores. But the real light show takes place in the sea. Here an astonishing ...

The purpose of bioluminescence in fungi is not entirely clear. It may be to attract insects to spread fungal spores. It is difficult to find luminescent wood in nature because ubiquitous ...

From Sailors to Satellites: A Curated Database of Bioluminescent Milky Seas Spanning 1600‐Present. Earth and Space Science , 2025; 12 (4) DOI: 10.1029/2024EA004082 Cite This Page : ...

The Last of Us is back on April 13 and this season is more realistic than ever. The trailer for the hit HBO series appears to show the 'zombie fungus' cordyceps infecting humans by releasing air-borne ...

View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. Although bioluminescence has been observed for many centuries, its application in biomedicine is relatively recent. Scientists traced back the ...

Bioluminescence is widely used for in vivo imaging of nude mice. By conjugating luciferase protein to quantum dots, bioluminescence resonance energy transfer (BRET) turns these useful fluorophores ...

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 ...