Articles for tag: Bats, biofluorescence, nocturnal animals, ultraviolet glow, Wildlife Biology

Why Some Bats Glow Under Ultraviolet Light

Why Some Bats Glow Under Ultraviolet Light

Andrew Alpin

You might think Halloween decorations when you hear about glowing bats, yet scientists have recently discovered something truly remarkable. When placed ing, six species of the critters were found to emit a green luminescence, marking a groundbreaking discovery in North American wildlife research. It is the first record of the phenomenon in bats native to ...

No More Implants? Lab-Grown Teeth Could Transform Dentistry Forever

Jan Otte

Humans have been using dentures, fillings, and implants to replace missing teeth for centuries as imperfect solutions to a problem nature never meant for us to possess. Sharks regrow teeth their whole lives, and mice grow new molars all the time. Humans receive only two sets: baby teeth and permanent teeth. Once they’re lost, they’re ...