Glowing bats may sound like Halloween decor, but researchers in Georgia have discovered certain species of North American bats that are capable of the unusual trick. When placed under ultraviolet ...

You’ve heard of jazz hands? Well, these bats have glow toes. When ultraviolet light shines onto the Mexican free-tailed bat’s extraordinarily hairy toes, they light up like a Christmas tree. That’s ...

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Fluorescence found to be extremely common among mammals, and may be the "default status" — but exactly why that is remains unclear, scientists say. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

Have you seen the latest viral sensation lighting up your feeds? Forget complicated setups—a simple mix of turmeric, water, and your phone's flashlight is creating a mesmerising golden glow that's ...

Researchers say chlorine in combination with ultraviolet light works to degrade deadly toxins created by harmful algae blooms in drinking water. Treatment plants use a combination of tools to keep ...

Garden dormice may not seem particularly flamboyant. In fact, the small, brownish-white rodents spend much of their life trying not to be seen. But new research shows that under the right light, these ...

Imagine stepping into a world where hidden colours and patterns come to life—a realm of vibrant UV signals and secret messages invisible to human eyes. While human vision is limited to the visible ...