Articles for tag: bioluminescent fungi, forest ecology, glowing forests, mycology, natural phenomena

The Forests That Glow After Rain - Explained by Mycologists

The Forests That Glow After Rain – Explained by Mycologists

Gargi Chakravorty

Have you ever wondered what makes certain forests shimmer with an ethereal green glow after a heavy rainfall? This isn’t magic or folklore, but a fascinating phenomenon that occurs when specific fungi activate their bioluminescent properties in response to moisture. After rainstorms, particularly in tropical regions, you might witness what looks like scattered emeralds glowing ...

The Science Behind Glowing Forests and Bioluminescent Fungi

The Science Behind Glowing Forests and Bioluminescent Fungi

Gargi Chakravorty

Picture yourself wandering through a dense forest on a moonless night. The darkness surrounds you like a thick blanket, yet suddenly your eyes catch glimpses of an ethereal greenish glow emanating from fallen logs and tree trunks. You might think you’re witnessing something supernatural, but you’ve actually stumbled upon one of nature’s most mysterious phenomena. ...