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The magic — and science — of synchronous fireflies

Short Wave by NPR

May 25, 202613:06Science & Medicine

Every year for two weeks between mid-May and mid-June, Congaree National Park in South Carolina is home to a fairy-tale-like display of flashing lights. These rhythmic performances happen all because of thousands of fire...

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The magic — and science — of synchronous fireflies is an episode from Short Wave by NPR. Every year for two weeks between mid-May and mid-June, Congaree National Park in South Carolina is home to a fairy-tale-like display of flashing lights...

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Published May 25, 2026, 13:06 long, audio available.