firefly

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Scribner: We have over 50 automated elements, including the turntable, lifts, firefly hatches in the deck — they’re individually programmable pieces, but they’re run by operators who press buttons rhythmically and in the right order.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025

“It takes the light coming from the firefly and bends it and amplifies it so we can see it in glorious detail,” he told BBC News.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2024

Emotionally, after riding through a cavern featuring a frog-led band with a firefly chorus, all creating a rousing, sing-along take on “Dig a Little Deeper,” the mood is one of pure uplift.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2024

"As the study concludes, further research is encouraged, particularly in exploring the long-term trends of firefly populations and the efficacy of various conservation strategies" McNeil said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2024

Travis spotted the first firefly and claimed the ribbon at the other end of the porch.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly