Have you ever wondered how some animals glow in the dark? Bioluminescence is a natural ability in particular living creatures to produce light. It happens through a chemical reaction inside their ...

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 ...

Deep in the Pacific Ocean, six-foot-long Humboldt squid are known for being aggressive, cannibalistic and, according to new research, good communicators. Known as "red devils," the squid can rapidly ...

After the sun dips below the horizon, some places around the world begin to light up. These spots come alive with soft glows and nature-made (or human-made) light shows. Check out our top picks for ...

Whether it's the winter dance of the Northern Lights or the summertime glow of fireflies, displays of natural light fascinate us humans. Bioluminescence is the source of many such light shows in the ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — If your gut bacteria is getting you down–you may take note of how Michigan State University scientists have been studying bacteria using the glowing Hawaiian bobtail squid.