View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. Although bioluminescence has been observed for many centuries, its application in biomedicine is relatively recent. Scientists traced back the ...

I write about the world of biology. The discovery of bioluminescent sand on a San Diego beach just a few days ago has reignited public fascination with the stunning natural phenomenon. The ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I'm an award-winning travel writer/podcaster; been to 100+ countries. Bioluminescence does not require any source of external light, like ...