Siphonophores are unusual animals made up of individual organisms called "zooids," which each have a distinct function — ...

Glowing mushrooms are often associated with tropical environments, but they can also be found in Switzerland. In fact, Zurich-based artists Heidy Baggenstos and Andreas Rudolf have been working ...

Initially, bioluminescence may have evolved to reduce free radicals —chemically unstable atoms that can damage cells. However, at some point, it evolved into a form of communication.

Bioluminescence is involved in multiple animal behaviors including communication, courtship, camouflage, and hunting. Fireflies, glowworms, and even some species of fungi on land are also ...