Fascinated by how fireflies blink at same rate and synchronize with each other, he built a digital version. Each board has an RGB LED and a phototransistor or photoresistor. A ping-pong ball is ...

Many animals can glow in the dark. Fireflies famously blink on summer evenings. But most animals that light up are found in the depths of the ocean. In a new study, scientists report that deep-sea ...

Male fireflies fly through the night, flashing a species-specific pattern to attract females. If a female is interested, ...

From underwater blue caves and bioluminescent bays, embark on a luminous adventure with 5 dazzling destinations where nature ...

I couldn’t wait for sundown when I visited a small valley, a known habitat of fireflies. As dusk gradually deepened, the stage was set for the show I was awaiting. Flecks of light began to fly ...

“Protecting Bethany Beach fireflies under the Endangered Species Act would be a tremendous step toward ensuring these little creatures don’t blink out,” said Jess Tyler, a Center staff scientist and ...