Fireflies’ synchronized light shows have fascinated observers for ages. Raphael Sarfati November 16, 2022 Synchrony with chaos – blinking lights of a firefly swarm embody in nature what mathematics predicted Raphael Sarfati, University of Colorado Boulder Synchrony is ubiquitous throughout the universe. But physicists’ equations predicted there could also be erratic exceptions marching to their own beat. Now they’ve been spotted in firefly swarms.
A firefly’s light is part of its mating strategy. Japan's Fireworks/Shutterstock.com Juli 23, 2019 How fireflies glow – and what signals they’re sending Clyde Sorenson, North Carolina State University For many people, the gentle blinks of fireflies flashing are a favorite part of summer evenings. An entomologist explains some lightning bug basics.
“Hello there, handsome…” knoelle44/flickr Februari 7, 2018 Why some fireflies become femme fatales in their race for survival Prayan Pokharel, University of Giessen Beneath their beautiful, flashing facade some female fireflies are ruthless predators.