Bioluminescent materials made with algae (VIDEO) University of California - San Diego This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. Caption These soft, living materials glow in response to mechanical stress, such as compression, stretching or twisting. Credit UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering Usage Restrictions Please credit: UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.