Tiny but tenacious: arctic-alpine plants are engineers and warning bells

Why we need to pay more attention to these minute flowers and how they survive in some of the harshest places in the world.

Sarah H. Watts, PhD researcher in plant ecology and conservation, University of Stirling • conversation
May 24, 2023 ~8 min

Bees can learn, remember, think and make decisions – here's a look at how they navigate the world

Scientists are learning amazing things about bees’ sensory perception and mental capabilities.

Stephen Buchmann, Adjunct Professor of Entomology and of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Arizona • conversation
May 17, 2023 ~9 min


Morning glory flowers grew larger over a decade

There’s been a shift toward earlier springtime flowering in many plants, but new research also finds one kind of flower is getting bigger.

Jim Erickson-Michigan • futurity
March 17, 2023 ~7 min

Check out flowers up close with these 3D models

Researchers have created detailed, interactive 3D models of flowers to help shed light on their evolution. Take a look for yourself.

McGill University • futurity
Dec. 20, 2022 ~6 min

Biodiversity and habitat both affect bee health

"...habitat quality has the potential to decrease or increase viral prevalence in pollinators," new research on bees and wildflowers finds.

Jim Erickson-Michigan • futurity
Dec. 9, 2022 ~9 min

Bumblebees pick up more parasites on some flower shapes

The shape of flowers has the biggest effect on how bumblebees acquire parasites, a study shows. The findings could influence what pollinator-lovers plant.

Mick Kulikowski-NC State • futurity
June 15, 2022 ~4 min

Thoreau floral collection inspires new exhibition

‘In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers: An Exploration of Change and Loss’ exhibition marries art and science at Harvard Museum of Natural History.

Bethany Carland-Adams • harvard
May 24, 2022 ~4 min

Eight Garden Flowers Worth Revisiting

VOA Learning English • voa
April 25, 2022 ~5 min


Achoo! 5 essential reads for pollen season

Pollen brings seasonal misery to millions of Americans, but it serves a critical purpose: fertilizing many kinds of plants, including food crops.

Jennifer Weeks, Senior Environment + Energy Editor, The Conversation • conversation
April 21, 2022 ~8 min

'April Showers Bring May Flowers'

VOA Learning English • voa
April 9, 2022 ~3 min

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