Nope, you’re not imagining things—summer nights really are glowing brighter this year. After decades of decline, fireflies (or lightning bugs, if you prefer) are staging a spectacular comeback thanks to a perfectly moist and mild spring. They’re lighting up backyards and parks, bringing back memories of childhood—glass jars, giggling kids, and twilight chases.
Scientists suggest that we can maintain the glow by reducing outdoor lighting and pesticide use. So tonight, ditch the screens, step outside, and bask in the warm glow of nature’s own disco lights. Timmy the Firefly would want you to.
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