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BUZZING· 80%13m·2026-05-25·Science
BUZZING· 80%13m·2026-05-25·ScienceThe magic — and science — of synchronous fireflies
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Every year for two weeks between mid-May and mid-June, Congaree National Park in South Carolina is home to a fairy-tale-like display of flashing lights. These rhythmic performances happen all because of thousands of fireflies, flashing their belly lanterns at exactly the same time. According to the National Park…
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