Synchronization of coupled systems occurs frequently in nature, from the connection between the heart and the lungs to the collaborative flickering of a group of fireflies. Lessons from these ...

Every year, starting around mid-May, a mesmerizing natural light show takes over Congaree National Park as synchronous fireflies flash in perfect harmony. This rare and breathtaking spectacle draws ...

A synchronous firefly event in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Photinus carolinus fireflies annually flash in sync during late May or early June. The insects are still in trouble, but ...