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Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive. Scientists now know some spiders are smart enough to do both, bringing fresh meaning to the famous quote from poet Sir Walter Scott.

A quintessential summer scene is a backyard illuminated with the fluorescent twinkle of lightning bugs—or fireflies? Err, wait—is it firefly vs. lightning bug? That’s a great question and one that has ...

UNDATED (WKRC) - Bad news everyone: spiders are smart. Scary smart. A recent study found that spiders intentionally capture specific bugs in their webs to attract other creatures, including ...

(WBIR - Knoxville) Those seeking enlightenment on lightning bugs need only look to Lynn Faust of Knoxville. As one of the world's leading experts on the illuminating insects, she's known to many as ...

As the sun dips below the horizon, casting long shadows across Arizona's arid landscape, something unexpected catches your eye — a flicker of light, then another. Fireflies, the elusive lanterns of ...

Firefly populations in North America may be declining due to climate change, but New York City could experience more light shows than usual this summer. The SUNY College of Environmental Science and ...