Tag: fluorescence
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The Weird and Wonderful Platypus
Sophie Teall explores some of the more surprising features of this unusual mammal. Imagine a glowing creature with venomous spikes that stalks its prey in the night with eyes shut […]
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This tiny, brazilian frog may have harnessed the power of fluorescence to communicate with other animals
During the rainy season, from mid-October to March, a small, bright yellow frog prowls the floor of the Brazilian Atlantic forest. This is the pumpkin toadlet, and as it wanders, […]
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Fluorescent urine that detects organ transplant compatibility
Often, an organ transplantation is the only life-saving treatment for organ failure. The process of transplantation requires matching the organs of the donor with the requirements of the recipients. It […]