One glows blue when threatened. Another lights up under UV. And one flashes through the trees. All in Georgia.

One look at the clear blue waters of Grace Bay may tempt you to plan a trip, but there’s a neighboring island that has ...

Due to chemicals, light pollution and other factors, fireflies are dwindling in numbers compared to a few decades ago.

They’re as bright as fireflies, but far harder to find. Still, experts say it’s worth seeking a glimpse of these stunning ...

A "record" number of female glow-worms have been found in Rutland despite a "huge decline" in numbers of the insect over the last 30 years.

15. Railroad Worms (image credits: unsplash) Railroad worms are among the most astonishing bioluminescent insects, often found in Central and South America. The name “railroad worm” refers to the ...

Glow-Worm. Photo by dave-pemcoastphotos via Openverse Creating spectacular displays in caves throughout New Zealand and Australia, glowworms aren’t actually worms at all but the larvae of a special ...

Volunteers are being sought to help survey for glow worms at a country estate. They will spend 10 weeks looking for the insects, which are beetles that use bioluminescence to attract mates, across ...

The velvet worm, a squishy little predator that looks like the stretch-limo version of a caterpillar, has a whimsical MO: it administers death by Silly String. In the leaf litter of tropical and ...

One of the simplest, most over-studied organisms in the world is the C. elegans nematode. For 13 years, a project called OpenWorm has tried—and utterly failed—to simulate it.

A lantern festival inspired by Chinese culture will light up the Peoria Zoo in March. Here is the schedule and how to get tickets.