Scientists discover biofluorescence is more prevalent than previously thought.
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Why some sharks glow in the dark
Researchers discover an entirely new form of marine biofluorescence.
Bright lights and toadlets
Researchers find hidden fluorescence in mini-frog.
The squirrels that are secretly bright pink
Accidental ultraviolet exposure reveals some North American species are candy coloured. Tanya Loos reports.
Painting with light in three dimensions
A new technique uses photoswitch molecules to create three-dimensional images from pure light. Joel F. Hooper reports.
The eye cells have it
A virus carrying a gene tagged with green fluorescent protein was introduced into the eyes of seven-month-old mice.
How does fluorescence work?
Ever wondered about what makes a fluorescent colour stand out? These are some of the brilliant applications of fluorescence coming out of nanotechnology.
Glowing corals deep in the sea
Scientists have uncovered fluorescing corals 50 metres deep in the Red Sea, but why they emit light remains a mystery. By Viviane Richter.