Glow Bugs: Why Do Fireflies Light Up?

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Why do fireflies glow? In this short, fun, and fact-filled episode of 10 Minute Drive, we explore the fascinating science of fireflies—also known as lightning bugs—and the real reason they light up on warm summer nights. Designed for curious kids under 10 (and their parents!), this science podcast episode takes you into the glowing world of backyard bugs and bioluminescence.

You'll learn why fireflies aren’t actually flies, how their light is created using a special chemical reaction, and what their blinking patterns are trying to say. We’ll even explore why baby fireflies glow and how you can help protect fireflies as their numbers are starting to drop around the world.

10 Minute Drive is one of the best educational podcasts for kids—perfect for summer learning, bedtime, car rides, and screen-free fun. If your child ... 

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