Why Are Cicadas So Good At Math?

T-SHIRTS! VIDCON! Follow me to Gross Science: ↓ More info and sources below ↓ Do periodical cicadas “know” how to calculate prime numbers? One of the strangest life cycles in all of biology, explained! Special thanks to Samuel Orr () for the beautiful cicada footage! Learn more about magicicadas at Have an idea for an episode or an amazing science question you want answered? Leave a