More than half a billion years ago, the deep, dark ocean was aglow with the eerie light of bioluminescent corals, new genetic and fossil analyses suggest. The findings push the origins of ...

A Life Illuminated,” a 2025 documentary by Tasha Van Zandt about famed marine biologist Dr. Edith Widder, premiered for ...

A night view of dolphins swimming in blue-tinted bioluminescent waves in Marina del Rey, California, has captivated viewers on TikTok. The mesmerizing scene was captured in a video posted by Josh ...

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Associate Professor of Biology Gretchen Gerrish’s underwater research is reaching the general public through an award-winning documentary, which is streaming online ...

Bioluminescence first evolved in animals at least 540 million years ago in a group of marine invertebrates called octocorals, according to the results of a new study. The study focuses on an ancient ...

Humans have long been fascinated by organisms that can produce light. Aristotle, who was a scientist as well as a philosopher, wrote the first detailed descriptions of what he called "cold light" more ...

Biologists have recently found that birds-of-paradise, known for their vibrant plumage and intricate courtship dances, also possess bioluminescent properties. This discovery adds a new layer to our ...

If you've been hearing incandescent anecdotes from your relatives who live in other parts of the country this summer, the tales that involve forests and fireflies, there's no need to be jealous. (Okay ...

See Senior Director of TV Programming Meredith Speight’s recommendations from this month’s KQED 9, PLUS and Passport schedules. Videos from KQED Live Watch recordings of recent KQED Live events. Donor ...

Is it glow sticks placed in the water? No. Is it AI-generated? Fortunately, no. Is it magic? Unfortunately, no. If you've ever come across a photo of glowing blue water in Florida across your social ...

Alexandra Gillespie is a freelance journalist who covers scuba diving, underwater wildlife, and travel. Her work has appeared in media outlets including Outside, National Geographic, Scuba Diving, and ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). It only takes the gentle brush of a hand or slow glide of a boat to trigger the sparkling blue-green light of bioluminescent plankton, ...