Fluorescing Collection

Nerve and glial cells, light micrograph
Nerve and glial cells, fluorescence light micrograph. These are neural stem cells that have differentiated into neurons (nerve cells, blue) and glial cells (support cells, red)

Electrophoresis of RNA
Liver RNA. Electrophoresis gel containing RNA (ribonucleic acid) isolated from liver tissue. The RNA molecules (white bands) are being observed under ultraviolet light

Natural occuring Red & Green Fluorescence in Stony Corals & Encrusting Corals, captured with special ultraviolet light-blocking filters, Palau, Micronesia, Rock Islands, World Heritage Site

Cavernous Star Coral, Night Fluorescing. Bonaire, Caribbean

Scroll Coral, Night Fluorescing, Bonaire, Caribbean

Fire Worm, Night Fluorescing, Bonaire, Caribbean

Scorpionfish, Dusk Fluorescing, Red Sea, Egypt, Middle East

Day Fluorescing

Night dive at Barrier Reef near Saint Georges Caye, Fluorescence emitted at night, exposed with special UV blocking filters, Belize, Central America

Indo Pacific Sea Anemone, Day Fluorescing, Palau, Rock Islands-World Herititage Site, Micronesia

Fused Staghorn Coral, Day Fluorescing, Palau, Rock Islands-World Herititage Site, Micronesia

Fluorescing Underwater Macro images

Burrowing Tube Anemone, Night Fluorescing, Puerto Galera, Philippines

Emperor scorpion flourescing under black light, Pandinus imperator Africa
Emperor Scorpion (Pandinus imperato) flourescing under black light, Africa

Coiled tail of Emperor scorpion flourescing under black light, Pandinus imperator Africa
Coiled tail of Emperor Scorpion (Pandinus imperator) flourescing under black light. Africa

Various substances fluorescing in vacuum tubes of different shapes. Chromolithograph, Leipzig 1903

Jumping spider C018 / 4470
Jumping spider. Close-up photograph of a jumping spider specimen preserved in hand sanitiser solution. This specimen (species unknown) was found in the Dominican Republic

Crab and coral fluorescing underwater C018 / 9373
Crab and coral fluorescing underwater under blue light. Some species of underwater animals emit a fluorescent glow. It is thought the glow may attract symbiotic algae

Lobophyllia coral fluorescing C018 / 9375
Lobophyllia sp. coral fluorescing under blue light at night. Some species of coral emit a fluorescent glow. It is thought the glow may attract symbiotic algae

Sea squirt, fluorescing
Sea squirt colony (Clavelina sp.) growing in damaged coral. The sea squirt and coral emit a fluorescent light when photographed under ultraviolet or blue light at night

Favites coral fluorescing
Favites sp. coral polyps feeding at night, fluorescing bright orange, yellow and green when illuminated by blue light. Photographed in Borneo, Malaysia

Fluorescent imaging fluids C015 / 6515
Fluorescent imaging fluids. Lab worker holding flasks of fluorescent fluids used in fluorescent imaging for surgical procedures

Fluorescent imaging fluids C015 / 6516
Fluorescent imaging fluids. Lab worker holding a vial containing a fluorescent fluid used in fluorescent imaging for surgical procedures

Cancer research, France C017 / 7935
Cancer research. Rhodamine fluorophore sample under UV (ultraviolet) light. Rhodamine fluorophore is used as a fluorescent marker to detect cancer cells and for bio-analytical

Natural ruby crystal
This ruby is a staggering 1, 085 carats. Mined in Burmas Mogok (Myanmar s) mines and bought by the Museum in 1924 from Burma Ruby Mines Ltd. It is one of the largest crystals in the Museum collection

Susannite on Caledonite
4mm crystal of susannite (carbonate) in a mass of caledonite (suplhate). Specimen from the Roughton Gill mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria

Fluorite, pale green octahedron
With calcite, galena and pyrite. Its properties include fluorescence and cubed crystals. Specimen from Glengowla East mine, Oughterard, Co. Galway, Eire

Scheelite
Crystals of scheelite (calcium tungstate), an important ore of tungsten from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Diamonds fluorescing
Murchison snuff box set with diamonds fluorescing under ultra violet radiation. Gold snuff box set with diamonds ranging from 0.75 to 2.5 carats, presented to Sir R. I. Murchison by Tsar Alexander II

Celestite
A mass of celestite crystals. Celestite is strontium sulphate and is the source of red colours in fireworks

Autunite comprises of (hydrated calcium uranyl phosphate). This is a green, radioactive, highly fluorescent mineral. This specimen is from the Natural History Museum, London

Franklinite, fluorescing
Ore of zinc fluorescing under ultra violet radiation: calcite - pink; willemite - green; zincite - blue; franklinite - black. See image number 388 for white light view

Willemite
A specimen of willemite (zinc silicate) photographed under UV light

Torbernite

Opal doublets
Opals are not truely crystalline and are therefore mineraloids. They comprise of (hydrated silica glass)

Adamite
A specimen of the mineral adamite (zinc arsenate hydroxide). It is a fluorescent mineral, popular among collectors and shows bright green fluorescent under UV lights

Fluorescent group
A group including amber, ruby, ivory, fluorite and opal photographed in ultra violet light. See 179 for the same group in white light

Fluorescence emitted in corals, captured using special barrier filter. Tawali Resort, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea

Emperor Scorpion (Pandinus imperato) flourescing under black light, Africa

Natural occuring fluorescence in underwater soft coral (Sinularia sp. ), captured
Natural occuring fluorescence in underwater soft coral (Sinularia sp.), captured by using special UV blocking barrier filters, Night Dive near Lewolin Village, Illi Api Island, Selat Boleng Strait

Fluorescing coral

X-ray viewing machine, 1895
X-ray viewing machine. Historical artwork of the fluoroscope designed and built by the French inventor Eugene Ducretet (1844-1915)

Bacterial contamination test. Ultraviolet (UV) light being used to reveal bacterial contamination. At right, a laboratory workers hand has been placed under a UV light source (pink)

Banknote security. Euro banknote in ultraviolet light. This highlights security features intended to prevent fraud. Fluorescent ink and strips glow bright blue and red under ultraviolet light

Looking for biological stains. Forensic scientist using an ultraviolet (UV) lamp to look for stains of biological origin, such as blood, sweat, semen or fingerprints

Fluorescent dye penetrant test results
Fluorescent dye penetrant test on a metallic component, viewed under ultraviolet (UV) light. This is a form of non-destructive testing in which a dye is smeared onto the component

FIVES contamination detection system. The Fluorescence Interaction Video Exposure System (FIVES) is designed to detect contamination of environmental workers by using fluorescent dye as a tracer

Bubble tip anemone. Close-up of the fluorescent tentacles of a bubble tip anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor). The tentacles are usually a dull brown

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"Unveiling the Hidden Glow: Fluorescing Wonders in Nature" Step into the mesmerizing world of fluorescence, where nerve and glial cells come alive under a light micrograph. Witness the captivating dance of colors as RNA undergoes electrophoresis, revealing its secrets. But wait, there's more. Rubber ducks may seem ordinary during the day, but at night they transform into glowing companions that add an extra touch of magic to bath time. Nature never ceases to amaze us with its wonders. Stony corals and encrusting corals exhibit natural occurring red and green fluorescence, creating a breathtaking spectacle that is captured for eternity. Venture deep into the depths of Bonaire's Caribbean waters and be enchanted by the nocturnal beauty marine life. The cavernous star coral reveals its radiant hues only when darkness falls upon it. The scroll coral joins this ethereal display, illuminating the underwater realm with its vibrant glow. Even fire worms join in on this fluorescent extravaganza as they shimmer through the night. Not limited to just marine life, even land-dwelling creatures partake in this phenomenon. Behold the scorpionfish as it dons a dusk fluorescing coat in Egypt's Red Sea region – an enchanting sight that adds intrigue to twilight hours. Fluorescence knows no bounds; it thrives both day and night. Dive into Barrier Reef near Saint Georges Caye and witness how fluorescence emerges from beneath tranquil waters once darkness envelops them – a truly awe-inspiring experience. Underwater macro images bring forth another dimension of fluorescence – capturing intricate details hidden beneath waves. Explore these stunning visuals that showcase nature's luminescent artistry like never before. Traveling further east to Palau's Rock Islands-World Heritage Site unveils yet another marvel: Indo Pacific sea anemones bask in daylight fluorescence, adorning their surroundings with a vibrant aura that is simply mesmerizing.