The ability to glow is a mesmerizing trait – but some things can only do so under certain circumstances, for example, having a black light shone on them. So what is a black light, and how do they work ...

While roaming my favorite antique store outside Atlanta recently, I heard a “click click” sound and turned around to see a woman shining a black-light flashlight on a green plate. A few minutes later, ...

Scorpions are creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky, and come with an evolutionary ooky — that is, the ability to glow under UV (ultraviolet) light. For decades, the reason why scorpions ...

For many Arizonans, ultraviolet lights are an invaluable tool for hunting the dreaded bark scorpions found across the state. You can also use a black light to find a scorpion right in your pocket.