Light year distance articles
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Corals Evolved to Produce Light 540 Million Years Ago
Bioluminescence has existed for more than twice as long as previously believed.
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This Animal Was First to Emit Light—540 Million Years Ago
The phenomenon of bioluminescence first evolved in animals at least 540 million years ago, a new study has discovered.The first animals to ever glow in this way were marine invertebrates called octocorals, the study conducted by researchers at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History reported.Bioluminescence refers to the glow that some marine organisms can produce. The glow can make these animals look like they are electrical, giving of a beautiful colored light. The phenomenon is...
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Iowa fourth-year mid-distance runner Clare Pitcher talks Drake Relays
The Daily Iowan: What is the most rewarding aspect of Track and Field? Clare Pitcher: Getting to see all the hard work pay off. We are in season all year, so it can be taxing on our bodies. Once we are in season and everything comes together, it feels worth it. What does it mean