Inside Wind Cave the scientists found that chemicals fossilised within the rocks shine in brilliant hues of pink, blue, and ...

Findings about the chemical makeup of cave systems can teach us about life in places humans have yet to reach.

Earth not only does not support diverse ecosystems, but it also has places that serve as analogs for other celestial worlds ...

Deep below Earth's surface, rock and mineral formations lay hidden with a secret brilliance. Under a black light, the ...

Fluorescent caves deep below America show how alien life could exist on one of Jupiter's moons, say scientists. The chemistry ...

Deep underground, some caves on Earth are hiding a glowing secret—one that could help scientists understand how life might ...

A section of South Dakota’s Wind Cave seen under normal white light (left image) transforms into something otherworldly when placed under UV light (right image). SAN DIEGO, March 25, 2025 ...

One of Sebree’s students, Jacqueline Heggen, showing off glowing formations within Wind Cave. Image may only be used with credit shown.

SAN DIEGO, March 25, 2025 — Deep below Earth’s surface, rock and mineral formations lay hidden with a secret brilliance. Under a black light, the chemicals fossilized within shine in brilliant hues of ...