The glow-up continues.

In Part 2 of our bioluminescence series, Lauren and PJ Do Science dive into the weird, wonderful, and sometimes downright adorable creatures that produce their own light. From the deep sea to the forest floor, we explore how and why animals glow, what bioluminescence is used for in the wild, and why evolution keeps reaching for light as a solution.

This episode also features the premiere of “Luminating,” an original song inspired by bioluminescence — because sometimes the best way to understand science is to sing about it.

If you like science that’s curious, cozy, a little musical, and very glowy, this one’s for you.

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Why do jellyfish glow? How do fireflies light up the night? And what exactly is happening at the molecular level when organisms make their own light?

In this episode of Lauren and PJ Do Science, we kick off our glow-up era with Part 1 of a deep dive into bioluminescence — the chemistry, biology, and evolutionary “why” behind one of nature’s coolest party tricks. We talk about luciferins, luciferase, energy transfer, and why glowing can be a survival strategy rather than just a flex. We also discover that Lauren may or may not have a slight obsession with Nicolas Cage.

This is the first half of our bioluminescence series, setting the stage for how light-producing biology shows up in the ocean, on land, and in modern science and medicine.

✨ Bonus: Check out the companion playlist for this episode — songs that glow, shimmer, and scientifically radiate the right vibe while you listen or study.
🎧 Companion Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/03GHaqZRuSwXf4AgvZwghM?si=2lKDSdqPSgu_tKb0VHJJAA

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In this episode Lauren talks about the American Geophysical Union conference held down in New Orleans.

The American Geophysical Union (AGU) is a 501(c) nonprofit organization of Earth, atmospheric ocean, hydrologic, space, and planetary scientists and enthusiasts. For more information, visit ⁠https://www.agu.org/

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