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<p>It's the hottest day of the year, and deep underground, a mysterious countdown has finally hit zero. After years of silence, millions of cicadas are emerging from the earth, ready to take the stage in a once-in-a-lifetime event. But how do these creatures synchronize their grand entrance?</p><p>In this episode of The Show About Science, Nate explores the fascinating world of cicadas emerging en masse after years of living underground. Joined by <a href="https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2024/05/how-billions-of-cicadas-coordinate-their-emergence/?fj=1">Jorin Graham</a>, a physics PhD student from Northwestern University, they dive into the science behind cicada synchronization, the role of xylem in their lifecycle, and how synchronization mechanisms are key in nature.</p><p><strong>Connect with The Show About Science:</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/showaboutscience/">@showaboutscience</a></p><p><strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="htt...