bioluminescence

To ensnare its meal, the Pacific footballfish puts on a dazzling light show by making and manipulating its own glow.

Their silk shines under UV light, giving their homes a rave-like appearance.

These sea creatures shine bright because of some nifty light-producing genes.

They can almost vanish—escaping predators and sneaking up on prey.

From afar, the galaxy could look like a flashing rave.

And boy is it beautiful.

This luminous display means that changes are afoot

Unique pigment patterns set the deep-sea dwellers apart from relatives

Shark-eye camera shows how they may follow the light to find a mate

Bid now for one of 20 genetically modified, bioluminescent house plants.