Australian mammals glow under UV light due to specific molecular compounds, revealing hidden fur light secrets.

James Cook University scientists have been trying to discover exactly why some animals glow under ultraviolet light. JCU ...

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Researchers at James Cook University (JCU) have been investigating why some Australian mammals glow under ultraviolet (UV) ...