Monday, September 13, 2010

Why Fireflies Are Important To The Military

Male fireflies flashing in unison (Malaysia)

Military Eyes Glowing Secrets Of Fireflies, Others -- Washington Times/AP

NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — Someday, the secrets of fireflies or glowing sea plankton could save an American soldier in battle, a Navy SEAL on a dive or a military pilot landing after a mission.

That's the hope behind a growing field of military-sponsored research into bioluminescence, a phenomenon that's under the microscope in laboratories around the country.

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My Comment: This research makes sense. Many of natures common insects/plants/etc. have implications far beyond their own ecology .... with new scientific focus, I expect more interesting research projects popping up in the near future.

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