Although it may seem ominous, the total solar eclipse in early April will not cause a frenzy in the animal kingdom. But signs aside, a solar eclipse also has an impact on birds, insects and others because of how dependent these animals are on the sun for orientation. “Light is a ubiquitous signal,” said Cecilia… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. At night, it’s not uncommon to find a mass of moths and other insects circling a porch lamp or street lamp; But according to new research, their reasons for being there are probably quite different… Read More »
Scientists conducted field experiments in Costa Rica to see how different insects respond to artificial lights at night.Yash Sondhi Scientists have long wondered what attracts insects to artificial light, but until now they haven’t found a good answer. Researchers observed unusual flight patterns in insects flying towards artificial lights at night. The patterns show that… Read More »