Bioluminescence is a chemical process where living organisms generate light. Jellyfish, fireflies, fungi, and more are all known to emit their very own glow. The Greek philosopher Aristotle observed ...

Over billions of years of evolution, fungi have invaded nearly 2% of Earth’s biomass. However, lurking deep within the shadow of this squishy creature is an “evil genius,” as the BBC describes. As ...

Petunias have never done much for me. If you had told me that one day, I’d fork over more than $50 for a single petunia plant, my eyes would have rolled out of my head. But this plant was special.

An image of a biofluorescent frog perched on a bioluminescent mushroom is the People's Choice winner for the Beaker Street Science Photography Competition 2024. When you purchase through links on our ...

‘Planet Fungi: A Photographer’s Foray’ celebrates the beauty and braun of fungi. By Popular Science Team Published Oct 18, 2025 12:00 PM EDT Image: Photo by Stephen Axford. Get the Popular Science ...

The first glowing plant was created in 1986, but it has taken 38 years for the technology to be enjoyed in people’s homes and ...

Mycologist Larry Millman is on a mission to record the fungi at Fresh Pond Reservation in Cambridge. He’s one discovery away ...