Technology Overview. Rammed Aggregate Piers are a patented/proprietary ground improvement system that uses compacted aggregate to create stiff pier elements. The installation process modifies the soil surrounding the piers.
Foxfire, also sometimes called fairy fire, is the bioluminescence created by some species of fungi present in decaying wood. The bluish-green glow is attributed to luciferase, an oxidative enzyme, which emits light as it reacts with luciferin.
Why fireflies light up. Next time you see a firefly, keep in mind that its flickering isnât just a wonder of the night. Itâs also a unique, and sometimes deadly, language of love. Photo via Fiona M. Donnelly in Smiths Falls, Ontario.