Glowing fungi light up damp forests

Imagine a forest floor aglow at night! Bioluminescent fungi create their own light through a chemical reaction, primarily in humid, forested areas. This natural glow, called bioluminescence, happens when a molecule called luciferin oxidizes, catalyzed by an enzyme named luciferase, releasing light without much heat. It's most visible in low-light, moist conditions, like tropical rainforests, where over 80 glowing species thrive on decaying wood.