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Glow Up Scientists have some exciting news: your brain is likely glowing, whether you can see it or not. The news comes from ...

We've created a creepy Creature Diorama, a giant Anglerfish that dazzles a diver with a glowing light above its head. Is there any chance of survival for this ill-fated diver? #wawcreator #polymerclay ...

Dr. Maarten De Brauwer at Curtin University discovered hairy frogfish have fluorescent lures that glow orange under blue ...

From a giant glowing octopus to a colorful peacock with changing feathers, this year’s celebration features an all-new display of illuminated sculptures for the whole family.

Anglerfish. Photo by arhnue, via Unsplash Inhabiting the ocean’s lightless depths, the anglerfish employs one of nature’s most devious hunting strategies using bioluminescence. The female anglerfish, ...

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Researchers have measured the brain’s faint glow for the first time, hinting at a potential role of “biophotons” in cognition ...

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Anglerfish People hardly ever see anglerfish because they live deep in the ocean, where it’s very dark. What makes them special is the glowing “fishing rod” that sticks out from their head.

The anglerfish’s otherworldly appearance and fascinating biology have made it an iconic deep-sea creature in popular culture. Its distinctive silhouette—bulbous body, enormous mouth filled with needle ...