Scientists Surprised By Unexpected Emergence Of Periodical Cicadas -- Four Years Early

Thursday, May 7, 2009 - 18:14 in Mathematics & Economics

Periodical cicadas, insects best known for their 17-year long life cycle, are emerging four years early in several Atlantic states. The emergence was first noticed in Greensboro, NC, on Monday and has since been reported in Maryland.

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