Encyclopaedia Britannica
Did You Know? The 17-Year Cicada.
Learn more about the life cycle of the 17-year cicada.
Next Animation Studio
Trillions' of cicada set to swarm northeastern US after 17 years underground
"Trillions" of cicadas are set to emerge this May in several northeastern U.S. states after living underground for 17 years. "There will be trillions," Ohio State University professor Dave Sheltar told CNN affiliate WBNS-10TV. On...
The Guardian
New Jersey greets first arrivals of 17-year cicada swarm
New Jersey greets first arrivals of 17-year cicada swarm Subscribe to the Guardian HERE: http://bitly.com/UvkFpD Later this month, billions of cicadas are expected to overrun the US east coast in an event which happens just once every 17...
SciShow
Why Are Periodical Cicadas So ... Periodical?
Certain cicada species in North America emerge from the ground by the millions every 13 or 17 years. But why those specific intervals? Are cicadas secretly prime-number-loving mathematicians?!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Cicadas: The dormant army beneath your feet - Rose Eveleth
Every 13 or 17 years, billions of cicadas emerge from the ground to molt, mate and die. Adult cicadas only live a few weeks above ground, but you'd be hard pressed to ignore them -- they are extremely loud! Rose Eveleth explains...
SciShow
THE CICADAS ARE COMING!
Cicadas have developed an amazing strategy for growth, survival, reproduction, and overcoming predation by...doing nothing. They do nothing for years (except sip at the juice excreted from root structures) before emerging in huge,...
Next Animation Studio
Brood X: ‘Trillions’ of cicadas to emerge after 17 years
Trillions of cicadas are set to emerge from underground in April or May in 15 states and the District of Columbia
Curated Video
Why Are Cicadas So Good At Math?
Do periodical cicadas "know" how to calculate prime numbers? One of the strangest life cycles in all of biology, explained!
World Science Festival
Join in on a Cicada Symphony
Musician and philosopher David Rothenberg is playing in a musical celebration 17 years in the making: the emergence of the cicadas. This summer, these noisy insects will come out in droves to molt and mate—filling the air with their...
World Science Festival
Cicada Serenades: Music, Mating, and Meaning
After 17 years underground, cicadas throughout the Northeast are emerging in time for the 2013 World Science Festival to sing, mate and die. Amid a buzzing, whirring chorus, we examine the extraordinary mating rituals of these and other...
World Science Festival
June 1, 2013: World Science Festival Video Highlights
Day Four of the World Science Festival kicked off with an inspirational speech by James Watson, co-discover of the structure of DNA. At the Polytechnic Institute of NYU, we invited the public to a showcase of the best future shaping...
TED-Ed
Cicadas: The Dormant Army Beneath Your Feet
What's the buzz that happens every 13 or 17 years? The emergence of the cicadas! This quick and flashy animation explains the lifecycle of these unusual insects and ponders the timing. On the host site, you will also find comprehension...
Curated OER
Amazing Cicada Life Cycle
Learn how a cicada might stay in its pupa state for as long as 17 years. From its pupa state to adult reproduction, this clip shows the insect life cycle. Excellent narration and amazing photography make this a wonderful addition to your...