SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 16, 2026Ars Technica

The science of how fireflies stay in sync

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Scientists discovered fireflies synchronize their flashing by adjusting timing based on LED light cues, speeding up or slowing down accordingly. Coordinated group flashing only occurs with more than fifteen individuals.

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