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The Curious Phenomenon of "Cicada Rain" and How Trees Play a Role

If you’ve ever been caught outside during a particularly noisy cicada season, you may have experienced something strange—what feels like a light drizzle, despite clear skies overhead. This unusual phenomenon is often referred to as "cicada rain," and it’s not rain in the traditional sense. Instead, it’s a result of millions of cicadas in the trees, and the biol...

The Mysterious Ant Death Spiral

Nature is full of strange and fascinating behaviors, but one of the most puzzling and eerie phenomena is the ant death spiral—also known as the "ant mill" or "ant circle." In this bizarre and tragic event, ants will start marching in circles, following each other in an endless loop, until they die from exhaustion. This behavior has baffled scientists and observers alik...