Skip to main content

All Stories

WVU insect tracker says light pollution threatens rare fireflies

As rare “synchronous fireflies” — which coordinate their pulses of light in time with each other — emerge in Appalachia, a West Virginia University researcher said firefly enthusiasts should take care not to disturb the insects’ mating behavior with flashlights or headlights.

WVU occupational therapist offers water safety tips for kids

As families head outdoors for summer fun and spend more time at pools and beaches, a West Virginia University expert in occupational therapy says precautions — like teaching children age-appropriate water safety measures and dressing them in brightly colored, form-fitting swimwear — can save lives.

WVU experts see drought stress in yellow poplar trees

Two West Virginia University Extension specialists cite decline in yellow poplar trees in central West Virginia and eastern Ohio as examples of the potentially lasting effects of the 2024 drought.