Scientists have discovered that male fireflies in a South Carolina swamp follow local interaction rules to synchronize their flashing mating displays. The research is being presented at a meeting of ...

COLUMBIA — The Fireflies are swapping their name for a blast-from-the-past identity for a weekend of specialty games in July. From July 10-12, the team will be known as the Capitol City Bombers, who ...

As national parks continue to regroup from operational changes and staffing cuts from last year, Great Smoky Mountains National Park has something that’s consistent every year. Synchronous fireflies ...

Fireflies are beautiful little creatures. Thanks to their bioluminescent abilities, those who grew up in rural, humid areas often feel nostalgic when they see these twinkling lights at dusk on a warm ...

Taryn White is a D.C.-based travel writer who covers a wide range of topics, including family travel, hotels, food, aviation, beaches, historical and cultural topics, and wellness travel. She can ...

Remember chasing fireflies on summer nights, mason jar in hand, the yard flickering like broken Christmas lights? That magical scene grows rarer each year, but the viral claim that “we are the last ...