When exposed to ultraviolet light, some minerals glow, a phenomenon known as fluorescence. Scientists are studying these fluorescent minerals to better understand the conditions that support life in ...

Earth not only does not support diverse ecosystems, but it also has places that serve as analogs for other celestial worlds in our solar system. Astrobiologist Joshua Sebree of the University of ...

SAN DIEGO, March 25, 2025 — Deep below Earth’s surface, rock and mineral formations lay hidden with a secret brilliance. Under a black light, the chemicals fossilized within shine in brilliant hues of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Minerals are the non-living building blocks of the natural world ...

A device developed by the University of Hawaii at Mānoa (UH Mānoa) could be valuable in NASA's future efforts to spot evidence for extraterrestrial life. The Compact Color Biofinder (CoCoBi) has been ...

IN earlier communications 1 I have discussed the bluish fluorescence excited by ultra-violet light in many inorganic chemicals and minerals, a fluorescence which can be destroyed by strong annealing ...

A section of South Dakota’s Wind Cave seen under normal white light (left image) transforms into something otherworldly when placed under UV light (right image). SAN DIEGO, March 25, 2025 — Deep below ...