Succulents glow in shades of red, green, blue, and more after being infused with afterglow phosphor particles that absorb and slowly release light. CREDIT: Liu et al., Matter 2025 Get the Popular ...

Researchers have engineered glowing succulents using afterglow phosphor particles, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional lighting. These plants absorb and slowly release light, emitting a ...

A chemical that has improved surgeries for brain cancer by making tumor cells fluorescent may also help doctors safely diagnose the disease and monitor its response to treatment. A chemical that has ...

Looking for cancer cells is like searching for a pin in a basket of needles. Tiny, glowing particles called quantum dots may someday make it easy to precisely locate malignant masses. When injected ...

Learn about glow-in-the-dark succulent plants that are powered by sunlight, paving the way for more sustainable lighting. A garden full of glowing plants sounds like the perfect backdrop for a fairy ...

A surprisingly simple trick is helping scientists make succulent leaves shine brighter than ever, giving these favorite houseplants a new glow. Reading time 2 minutes Glowing plants are pleasant to ...

Wouldn't it be great if the plants in your home could do more than just sit there looking pretty? Researchers at South China Agricultural University in the city of Guangzhou have found a way to ...

Bioluminescent bacteria glow in the ocean for the same reason roadside eateries display neon signs: They want to attract hungry diners. New laboratory experiments bolster the longstanding theory that ...

A bright experiment reveals why tiny particles could mean big trouble. May 14, 2014— -- Check out the shimmering constellations of spots on these mice. Canadian scientists injected the rodents ...