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Synchrony is ubiquitous throughout the universe, from electron clouds to biological cycles and planetary orbits. But synchrony is a complex concept with many ramifications.

Synchrony is ubiquitous throughout the universe. But physicists’ equations predicted there could also be erratic exceptions marching to their own beat. Now they’ve been spotted in firefly swarms.

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder are studying how honeybees in swarms form a structure that holds all of them up.

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder are studying how honeybees in swarms form a structure that holds all of them up.

In a new study, a team of engineers from CU Boulder created 3D scans of honeybee swarms using a CT machine. Their images reveal a surprisingly complex system of organization.

As the light falls, living sparks rise from the forest floor. But how do those sparks know to flash together?

As the light falls, living sparks rise from the forest floor. But how do those sparks know to flash together?

As the light falls, living sparks rise from the forest floor. But how do those sparks know to flash together?

As the light falls, living sparks rise from the forest floor. But how do those sparks know to flash together?

As the light falls, living sparks rise from the forest floor. But how do those sparks know to flash together?