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From : http://www.petplace.com/fish/a-glow-in-the-dark-world-beneath-the-sea/page1.aspx "Bioluminescence is a glow that is the result of a chemical reaction within the tissues. This reaction takes place when a special enzyme and a special protein inside the cells are exposed to oxygen and water at a temperature of about 75 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius). The result is energy that gives off light and creates patches of bioluminescent tissue, photophores, which are kidney-shaped organs arranged in distinct groups on the organism."

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Is there a glow in the dark g shock watch?

Yes, Casio offers some G-Shock watches with glow-in-the-dark features. These watches use luminescent material on the hands and markers that can absorb light and then emit a glow in low-light conditions.


Do real diamonds glow in the dark?

No, real diamonds do not glow in the dark on their own. They do not possess any inherent luminescence properties. However, under UV light, some diamonds may exhibit fluorescence and emit a subtle glow.


Why do clocks glow in the dark?

Clocks can glow in the dark due to a luminescent material called phosphorescent paint or a tritium-based illumination system, which absorbs light during the day and then emits it gradually at night. This allows people to easily see the time even in low-light conditions.


Why diamond glows in dark?

Some diamonds are fluorescent. This means that light enters the stone and the wave length is converted to a longer light wave. Not all diamonds are fluorescent. No diamond will 'glow in the dark' without first being exposed to a light source.


Why does Scotch Tape glow in the dark?

As far as I know scotch tape doesn't truly "glow" in the dark without movement. What it does do is release light, AND x-rays, when pulled apart. There are some things that are still unknown about this process, but the basic reasoning is this.Whenever a bond is broken energy is released. Scotch tape forms a type of chemical interaction (Van der Waals) with the surface it is bound to, and when you break this by pulling on it some of these connections are broken. Every so often it has the right strength to cause the release of quanta in the right spectrum to cause visible light.http://www.nature.com/news/2008/081022/full/news.2008.1185.htmlhttp://www.ehow.com/how-does_4744732_tape-stick.html

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