One look at the clear blue waters of Grace Bay may tempt you to plan a trip, but there’s a neighboring island that has ...

They’re as bright as fireflies, but far harder to find. Still, experts say it’s worth seeking a glimpse of these stunning ...

One glows blue when threatened. Another lights up under UV. And one flashes through the trees. All in Georgia.

Fireflies used to light up the summer, but now habitat loss, pesticides and light pollution threaten lightning bugs with ...

Bioluminescent Beach Worms, Jersey, UK Credit: Wikimedia Commons On low-tide nights, beaches in Jersey can twinkle with bioluminescent bristle worms that light up the seabed with pale green glows.

Due to chemicals, light pollution and other factors, fireflies are dwindling in numbers compared to a few decades ago.

The worms could also be among the only known bioluminescent animals that use UV light to glow. The findings are described in a study published April 8 in the journal Current Biology.

Volunteers are being sought to help survey for glow worms at a country estate. They will spend 10 weeks looking for the insects, which are beetles that use bioluminescence to attract mates, across ...

Glow Nights, a new cirque-style event inspired by bioluminescent creatures, will open at Georgia Aquarium May 30. A performer twirls glowing ribbons inside the aquarium's walk-through tunnel.