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A strange fungus could turn emerging cicadas into ‘death salt shakers’, scientists say

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific breakthroughs and more. This spring, billions of cicadas will emerge after more than a decade underground, ready to climb trees and make noise while singing to attract mates. However, some of these insects will not achieve their reproductive… Read More »

This fungus can turn cicadas into ‘salt shakers of death’

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. This spring, billions of cicadas will emerge after more than a decade underground, ready to climb trees and make noise while singing to attract mates. However, some of these insects will not achieve their reproductive… Read More »