One of the most magical things about summer is seeing fireflies light up the backyard at night underneath the emerging stars.
Also known as lightning bugs, they’re actually beetles, not flies! While these beautiful bugs are a summer night staple, have you ever wondered what makes a lightning bug glow?
SciTech Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing and promoting STEM education and awareness in Arizona and beyond. It works to achieve this through some of the strongest STEM initiatives in Arizona, including the Arizona SciTech Festival, the Chief Science Officers program, the RAIN grant, the Arizona STEM School Community of Practice, Science For All and more.
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