Their results, published in the journal Science Advances, suggest algae could be part of a brighter, more sustainable future.

Researchers created living light from bioluminescent algae that glows on demand without electricity and could someday power ...

Imagine a sea of glowing blue lights pulsing to the beat of the music. But instead of glow sticks filled with toxic chemicals ...

Chemical light switch: UC Boulder scientists used acidic and basic solutions to sustain Pyrocystis lunula’s glow far beyond its natural milliseconds-long flash. Weeks of brightness: Embedded in ...

Imagine a sea of glowing blue lights pulsing to the beat of the music. But instead of glow sticks filled with toxic chemicals ...

Whether they're in machines, buildings or aircraft, it's always helpful to know if components are undergoing mechanical stress. A new material could quickly and easily let inspection personnel know, ...

A beach in Melbourne, Australia has been bathed in an “ethereal glow” at nighttime this week thanks to bioluminescent algae adding a shimmering, electric blue hue to the water and sand. Richard Pensak ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jan. 5 (UPI) --An unusual type of algae is coming close to shore in California, leading to a phenomenon known as bioluminescent -- ...

For the past month, Southern California’s coastal tour operators have been busy tracking a rare pod of killer whales. Now, they’re offering an entirely different experience once the sun goes down.

Nature’s light show along L.A.’s coastline has taken an aromatic turn, as the dying bioluminescent algae responsible for recent spectacular night displays is now releasing a pungent cocktail of rotten ...