Flying insects are known to make a beeline for lights in the dark, as the saying goes, "like moths to a flame." Now, scientists have figured out why insects are so keen on light, but it's not because ...

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The concept of moths being attracted to light is so established that it’s found in poems, song lyrics, and folklore. These ...