🚨NEW SCIENCE ALERT!🚨Read our new, open-access publication in Scientific Reports (@nature.com) describing #biofluorescence in #cassowary casques! Very excited to unveil this after keeping it secret for 5 years⬇️
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Some birds use biofluorescence to attract mates, glowing in colors that humans can't see Biofluorescence is widespread in birds-of-paradise, a group of tropical birds famous for their spectacular courtship dances.

"Birds-of-paradise inhabit regions in eastern Australia, Indonesia, and New Guinea. For generations, they have intrigued scientists with elaborate feather displays and dances that males use to court females."
🦜🦚🐦‍🔥 #BirdsOfParadise #Biofluorescence #Mating #Wildlife #Nature #Biology #AmazingCritters

Birds-of-Paradise Flashy Feathers also Glow in Biofluorescence, Surprise Discovery Demonstrates Birds-of-paradise have long dazzled us with their incredibly vibrant and varied plumage, but researchers studying the group have recently made an even more incredible discovery. Plumage on 37 of 45 birds-of-paradise species emit biofluorescence meaning molecules inside the feathers absorb UV light and release it as a yellow-green glow. From long spindly plumes, to bright […] The post Birds-of-Paradise Flashy Feathers also Glow in Biofluorescence, Surprise Discovery Demonstrates appeared first on Good News Network.

Birds-of-Paradise Flashy Feathers also Glow in Biofluorescence, Surprise Discovery Demonstrates: Birds-of-paradise have long dazzled us with their incredibly vibrant and varied plumage, but… @goodnewsnetwork.org #BirdsOfParadise #Biofluorescence #NatureDiscovery #WildlifePhotography #AnimalResearch

a feather boa kelp frond illuminated under UV light in a pebbly tide pool. the gravel is black and gray with splashes of pink, yellow, and blue. The frond is fluorescing a deep magenta red.

#procreate #illustration of a feather boa kelp (Egregia menziesii) frond illuminated under UV. Reference image via #iNaturalist contributor Emily Langdon-Lassagne. #tidepool #california #algae #lososos #morrobay #biofluorescence #nature #sciart #blacklight #creativecommons #dayglo #fluorescent

Two people look at a glowing bat under UV light

A closeup of a glowing bat specimen

Two people look at a glowing bat under UV light

A closeup of a glowing bat specimen

🦇 What’s glowing on at SUNY Oneonta?! MS Biology students and professors are studying #biofluorescence —the natural glow some mammals give off under ultraviolet light. A little spooky, a lot of science, just in time for #Halloween! 💡🔬

#SUNYOneonta #Research #Bats #Science @sunyofficial.bsky.social

Day 11: Sting

Fun fact scorpions glow under black light.

My partner was offered one as a pet, by one of his coworkers.

I didn’t realize some people keep them as pets, I am not one of those people. My partner politely refused.

#scorpion #inktober #creepycrawly #biofluorescence #dailydoodle

An Eastern quoll (Dasyurus viverrinus) under specialised UV illumination, showing the unique biofluorescent adaptations of the specimen. Under normal light, the animal, no larger than a house-cat, appears an ashy taupe adorned with white spots. Under the specialised light, the normally dull russet transforms into a wash of golden apricots and pinks, interspersed with electric and ice blues in the normally white margins. Contrary to assumption, no visible light is used: that is, all of the light and colour visible is the animal and its environment responding to the normally invisible UV.

Ever bumped into a marsupial after dark? Chances are you wouldn’t have if you could see different colours.

#biofluorescence #nature #science

"A glowing wild eastern quoll’ Shot by Benjamin Alldridge, finalist in the Beaker Street Science Photography prize, one of several to be exhibited at Hobart’s Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery next month. “All of the light and colour in this image is the subject’s natural glow in response to invisible UV light, exploding from its natural sandy colouration. This is the first documentation of the species glowing in the wild and forms part of ongoing research into the impacts of light pollution.”

Disco Quoll

“Where their fur is normally fawn or black, under certain wavelengths of light, they exhibit a process referred to as biofluorescence – like nature’s version of a white shirt glowing at a disco.”

#WildOz #Quoll #Biofluorescence #Science #Photography #BenjaminAlldridge #Australia

Body size, not habitat or sex, best explains the extent of #ultraviolet fluorescence in African dwarf chameleons zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #biofluorescence #chameleons #UV

Marine Fish Glow in More Colors Than Ever Imagined A vibrant new study reveals just how many marine fish glow in the dark — and how complex, diverse, and widespread their underwater light show really is.

Underwater rainbows hidden to the human eye? Marine fish reveal a shocking diversity of fluorescent colors — and new evolutionary secrets. #Biofluorescence #MarineScience #FishGlow

Blue caterpillar under UV light on a red oak leaf. Camera doesn’t do the brightness of the blue justice.

Some sort of crane fly in electric fluorescent blue, on red ivy leaves

A rather dull clay blue caterpillar (because I couldn’t get the shot out of the shadow from my camera and hold the torch too) on red oak leaves .

A green spider/tic(?) on red leaves

My continuing search for purple hairstreak caterpillars at Golitha Falls failed again, but found plenty of other interesting sights! 1/2 #biofluorescence #teammoth #naturesky @stcleerenvgroup.bsky.social @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social

A long-exposure photograph captures the bioluminescent glow of Arachnocampa luminosa glowworms in New Zealand's Hollow Hill Cave. The numerous blue lights resemble a starry night sky, creating a mesmerizing illusion. A lone figure with a headlamp is visible in the foreground, dwarfed by the spectacular celestial-like display above.

Astronomy Picture from 30/08/2014

The Starry Sky under Hollow Hill

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140830.html


#GlowwormCave #NZGlowworms #NightSky #ArachnocampaLuminosa #HollowHillCave #NewZealand #Astronomy #NaturePhotography #CaveExploration #Stars #Biofluorescence #DarkSky

A Copper Sun Jumper spider under UV light. The spider is small and dark but its palps are glowing a blue-green colour.

A Copper Sun Jumper spider under white light. The spider is small and dark with pale legs and yellow palps.

Trialling out a new piece of our field-kit: a UV torch. Check out the palps on this juvenile male Copper Sun Jumper (𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘴 𝘤𝘶𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘶𝘴). Really exciting to see this fluorescence - and interesting to consider what function this may have. #biofluorescence #arachnid

Two glowing green fungi on a purple background of moss and twigs

Glowing orange embers of a bio fluorescent lichen on a dark green moss

A slug on a leaf, each of its ridges glows a subtle pale green

A psychedelic glob of purple, orange and blue, actually a dog toy under a fern.

Our first bio-fluorescent walk, co-hosted with Natural England's Golitha Falls NNR team, was a great success, even if it was a bit early to see many invertebrates. We will be hoping to conduct some more later this year at the same location, so keep an eye out! #Cornwall #Wildlife #Biofluorescence

Two glowing green fungi on a purple background of moss and twigs

Glowing orange embers of a bio fluorescent lichen on a dark green moss

A slug on a leaf, each of its ridges glows a subtle pale green

A psychedelic glob of purple, orange and blue, actually a dog toy under a fern.

Last night’s bio-fluorescent walk at Golitha Falls saw two hours race by. Glad to find many others as enthused by the way it makes us look at lichen, fungi and invertebrates in a whole new way. The last one was a discarded dog toy! #Cornwall #Wildlife #Biofluorescence #GolithaFalls #Fungi #NatureSky

Well, that was fun! I joined a #biofluorescence walk last night at Golitha Falls, in #Cornwall... and though we didn't find any fluorescing caterpillars, our special UV torches showed up some amazing fluorescing fungi, mosses, lichens, and rocks.

Thank you @chrisull.bsky.social !

Birds-of-Paradise Use Biofluorescence to Attract Mates Learn why scientists say it’s a rare case of animals exploiting their glow for visual signaling.

Birds-of-Paradise Use Biofluorescence to Attract Mates #Science #Biology #Zoology #BirdsOfParadise #Biofluorescence #AnimalBehavior

Birds-of-Paradise Use Biofluorescence to Attract Mates

Birds-of-Paradise Use Biofluorescence to Attract Mates
#evolutionsoup #evolution #birds #paleontology #fossils #Biofluorescence #science
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Scientists Discover Biofluorescence in Birds-of-Paradise, Revealing a Hidden Layer of Mating Displays Birds-of-paradise have long fascinated scientists with their dazzling courtship displays, but new research reveals they have an even more striking secret—they glow under ultraviolet light! Scientists...

Scientists Discover Biofluorescence in Birds-of-Paradise, Revealing a Hidden Layer of Mating Displays #Science #Biology #Zoology #Biofluorescence #BirdsOfParadise #MatingDisplays

Birds-of-Paradise Have Secret Colors We Can’t See Birds-of-Paradise Use Secret Color Signals Invisible to Humans Birds-of-paradise are known for their dazzling colors, but new research reveals they

Birds-of-Paradise Have Secret Colors We Can’t See.
#BirdsOfParadise #WildlifeDiscovery #NatureSecrets #Biofluorescence #HiddenColors #BirdWatching #ScienceNews #NatureLovers #WildlifePhotography #AnimalBehavior #Ornithology #BirdLovers #GlowInTheDark #UVLight #ExoticBirds #ColorfulBirds

Most Birds-of-Paradise Are Secretly Biofluorescent, Study Finds The perfect look for a discotheque.

Most Birds-of-Paradise Are Secretly Biofluorescent, Study Finds #Science #Biology #Zoology #BirdsOfParadise #Biofluorescence #AnimalBehavior

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A recent study reveals that 37 out of 45 birds-of-paradise species exhibit biofluorescence, absorbing UV or blue light and emitting it as vibrant colors. This phenomenon enhances males' courtship displays and may serve as camouflage for females. Nature's wonders never cease to amaze!

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Birds of Paradise Glow on Their Mating Parade The always colorful males light up with biofluorescence, sending off signals.

www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/s...

#biofluorescence
#optical
#BirdsofParadise

Birds-of-Paradise Illuminate with Biofluorescent Plumage, Study Reveals A recent study has discovered that 37 out of 45 birds-of-paradise species exhibit biofluorescence, where their plumage absorbs ultraviolet or blue light and emits it at lower frequencies, enhancing their vibrant displays and potentially aiding in camouflage.

New study reveals that many birds-of-paradise species emit light through biofluorescent plumage, enhancing their courtship displays and aiding in camouflage.

#BirdsOfParadise #Biofluorescence #AvianScience

Many birds-of-paradise species emit light through their plumage, study finds Researchers found that most birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent – meaning they absorb light through their bodies

#BirdPlumage
#Biofluorescence

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15 Species That Glow Under UV Light Identified, And You Could Help Scientists Find More All you need is a blacklight and enthusiasm.

There’s a whole world out there that glows, we just don’t have the eyes to see it. #Biofluorescence is being reported in more and more species with a new preprint adding another 15, and you can help find more with 1 piece of kit @iflscience.bsky.social www.iflscience.com/15-species-t...

New observations of fluorescent organisms in the Banda Sea and in the Red Sea Fluorescence is a widespread phenomenon found in animals, bacteria, fungi, and plants. In marine environments fluorescence has been proposed to play a role in physiological and behavioral responses. M...

🦑 #marineresearch
#biofluorescence

We've all seen this cool photos of biofluorescent ocean organisms. Heck, you might even rented an underwater black light and taking some of those yourself. Well, now we have a list of 27 species newly identified as biofluorescent