A new study has found, for the first time ever, that there are some bats in the United States that glow in the dark when exposed to ultraviolet light.

If you’ve spent any time on the internet over the past few weeks, you’ve probably stumbled upon the glow-in-the-dark petunia that scientists genetically engineered to emit a continuous green glow. The ...

Succulents glow in shades of red, green, blue, and more after being infused with afterglow phosphor particles that absorb and slowly release light. CREDIT: Liu et al., Matter 2025 Get the Popular ...

In a groundbreaking revelation that challenges long-held assumptions about bat biology and nocturnal behavior, scientists ...

In a twist of fate that couldn't be more perfect for the Halloween season, researchers have discovered that six species of ...

A surprisingly simple trick is helping scientists make succulent leaves shine brighter than ever, giving these favorite houseplants a new glow. Reading time 2 minutes Glowing plants are pleasant to ...

Imagine a glow-in-the-dark designer desk, or wooden fence posts that guide you home with their eerie light. Scientists in Switzerland have developed a way to make glowing wood, with the help of a ...

Imagine wooden wall panels that emit a soft glow at night or park benches that light up pathways with a gentle luminescence. This vision is becoming a reality thanks to researchers in Switzerland, who ...

There’s something magical about cycling together after dark. Our cycling development officer, Gosia, recently joined ...