Ottawa backyards sparkled with firefly activity last summer. This year, they're largely absent — and data gaps are leaving ...

This summer has been a good year for viewing lightning bugs or fireflies because of several weather conditions. Here's what ...

In a process called bioluminescence, lightning bugs produce light through a chemical reaction in their body. Unlike a ...

To invite the ethereal golden glow of these insects, you must create a habitat that suits the lifestyle of the fireflies.

Pesticide use, loss of habitat and, ironically, light pollution are all a threat to the insects. But there is reason to be ...

Fireflies light up the night sky at New Canaan Land Trust's Marvin, Massarella, & Friends Firefly Sanctuary in New Canaan, ...

Firefly populations are dwindling across North America. Discover what's being done and how you can help save these magical ...

And New York had plenty of rain to go around—May alone saw precipitation on 18 days. That’s helped fuel a flashier-than-usual ...

They’re as bright as fireflies, but far harder to find. Still, experts say it’s worth seeking a glimpse of these stunning ...

They list deforestation, pesticide use, artificial light pollution, and climate change as factors. A report in Science Daily ...

Sheboygan teachers David and Janine Young, known as the Great Lakes Rock Hounds, uncover Yooperlites, unique glowing rocks, ...

There is no combat in Everdeep Aurora. You are an explorer, not a fighter. Your goal, and Shell’s, is simple: to find your ...