Orit Peleg, an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado, Boulder, talks about the synchronization of fireflies. She explains the process of studying firefly swarms, how even a small amount of coupling can lead to synchronization, and the potential applications in programming synchronized behaviors in swarms of robots.

In this discussion, Orit Peleg, an assistant professor at the University of Colorado, Boulder, dives into her fascinating research on insect communication. She shares how swarming behaviors in honeybees mirror principles in distributed computing and emergent systems. Orit also highlights the unique flash patterns of fireflies, showcasing innovative algorithms used to study their synchronization. Delving into conservation, she addresses the impact of light pollution on fireflies and explores how machine learning enhances our understanding of these complex insect societies.