Firefly populations are declining worldwide, in large part due to habitat loss. Threats like climate change, pesticide use, and light pollution are contributing to this pressing issue. The firefly ...

You might not really be sure you saw what you think you saw when the first one shows up. But you stare in the direction of the flicker of light and there it is again – the first firefly of the evening ...

KETCHUM, Idaho — Petunias have long been a favorite for gardens and hanging baskets due to their bountiful blooms and vibrant colors. But thanks to biotechnology, a new variety stands out — especially ...

DELAWARE SEASHORE STATE PARK, Del. — On a muggy July evening, Delaware state biologist Jason Davis is doing what kids have done for ages: Trying to catch a firefly. It’s nowhere near as easy as the ...

It’s twilight on a warm May evening at the Congaree National Park in Hopkins, South Carolina. A wooden boardwalk weaves through cypress knees, and towering loblolly pines. A viewing platform holds the ...

While we’re all at home, the travel bug is biting hard. Of course, there are ways to combat it, like taking virtual tours of museums and theme parks. You can even claim your seat on Disney’s virtual ...

Scientists discovered that certain spiders can force trapped fireflies to mimic the light signals of female insects, allowing them to lure and trap other males. Reading time 3 minutes Some spiders ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park recently opened the lottery for its Annual Firefly Viewing Opportunity, a chance to see the park’s famous synchronous fireflies at their peak glow. Lasting June ...

BENTONVILLE -- The Coler Mountain Bike Preserve has seen a positive response to the first batch of programs it'll offer this summer stemming from its newly certified firefly sanctuary. Pam Morgan with ...

For more than a century, fireflies have been treated as biology’s most dependable natural light source. Each species was ...