Plants and Fungi
Scientists Discover Glowing Mushrooms Faster Than Ever Before
New research shows bioluminescent fungi are much more common than we thought, with over 60 new species found in just 15 years. In forests around
Science After Dark
When the Sun Sets, Discovery Begins
From bioluminescent seas to nocturnal wildlife, from stargazing expeditions to the latest breakthroughs in sleep science, we explore the mysteries that unfold when most of the world sleeps.
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Desierto de Atacama in Chile Hosts World’s Most Powerful Telescope
Chile’s Atacama Desert houses world-class observatories including ALMA and Paranal, using the driest and clearest atmosphere on Earth to revolutionize astronomy and cosmic discoveries.
Underground
Germany to Test Giant Underground Air Batteries in Salt Caves by 2028
BERLIN – Germany will become the first country to test a revolutionary energy storage system that uses underground salt caves as massive air batteries, with
Nocturnal
Deep-Sea Shrimp Put on Amazing Light Shows in Ocean’s Darkest Depths
A groundbreaking new study has revealed that 157 different species of deep-sea shrimp can create their own light through bioluminescence. These remarkable creatures have developed
Health and Medicine
Simple Saliva Test Predicts Sleep Disorders With 87% Accuracy
Japanese researchers of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) analyzed saliva from 100 middle-aged men using advanced mass spectrometry, discovering 13
Health and Medicine
Biophoton Cells Talk Using Secret Light Signals
Imagine if your cells were constantly having conversations using light so dim it’s invisible to the naked eye, but contains crucial information about your health,
Underwater
Alien-Like “E.T. Sponge” Discovered in Mariana Trench Deep Pacific Ocean Waters
Marine biologists discovered and named Advhena magnifica, a bizarre glass sponge found 6,560 feet underwater near the Mariana Trench. The creature’s alien-like appearance, featuring two
Health and Medicine
World’s First AI-Designed Bioluminescent Protein That Outperforms Nature
In a groundbreaking achievement that blurs the line between science fiction and reality, researchers at UC Santa Cruz have successfully used artificial intelligence to design
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