Following the accidental discovery by U.S. scientists that platypuses glow under UV light, further tests by Australian scientists have shown that other mammals, including marsupials, also glow. After reading a paper in Mammalia reporting on platypus’s unexpected nightglow, Dr Kenny Travouillon of the Western Australian Museum decided to do a little experiment. As curator … [Read more...] about Scientists Are Surprised to Find Out That Many Australian Mammals Glow Under UV Light
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Lamproderma muscorum: The Slime Mold with a Rainbow Glow
Lamproderma muscorum is a slime mold that is known for its beautiful iridescent glow. It is found in forests all over the world and typically grows on dead wood. The slime mold begins its life as a white ooze that emerges from a log. Within days, the ooze starts to turn into small beads. These beads eventually turn pinkish and develop an intense iridescence when viewed … [Read more...] about Lamproderma muscorum: The Slime Mold with a Rainbow Glow
The Enigmatic Glow of Fireflies: Nature’s Magical Light Show
In the quiet of a summer evening, when the sun has dipped below the horizon and the stars begin to emerge, one of the most enchanting displays of nature unfolds - the mesmerizing dance of fireflies. These tiny insects, belonging to the family Lampyridae, are renowned for their ability to produce a "cold light" that shimmers with an otherworldly glow, devoid of the telltale … [Read more...] about The Enigmatic Glow of Fireflies: Nature’s Magical Light Show
The Enigmatic Stygian Owl: Eyes That Glow Like Burning Embers
In the world of nocturnal avian creatures, few are as mysterious and captivating as the stygian owl (Asio stygius). This enigmatic species, native to certain regions of Central and South America, possesses a unique feature that sets it apart from its feathered counterparts: eyes that seem to harbor a fiery secret. The stygian owl's most distinguishing characteristic is … [Read more...] about The Enigmatic Stygian Owl: Eyes That Glow Like Burning Embers
Photographer Captures Amazing Amber Glow in Iceland’s Ice Caves
Sarah Bethea, a photographer, has always had a passion for the outdoors and exploring new places. She was reared in Portland, Oregon, where she would take her family skiing on the weekends at Mount Hood. She developed a love for photography over time and has combined her two interests to spread awareness of the vulnerability of our world. This has caused her to travel widely, … [Read more...] about Photographer Captures Amazing Amber Glow in Iceland’s Ice Caves