Ivy, dandelions and other common wildflowers are often seen as weeds – but they're a crucial resource for pollinating insects
Native common wildflowers provide large amounts of pollen and nectar for insects – but many are undervalued by the public.
Nick Balfour, Research Technician in the School of Life Sciences, University of Sussex •
conversation
Aug. 7, 2023 • ~7 min
Aug. 7, 2023 • ~7 min
Not all repellents are equal – here's how to avoid mosquito bites this summer
Two mosquito physiology experts explain which repellents work better than others and how to protect yourself this summer.
Hailey A. Luker, Ph.D. Student in Biology, New Mexico State University •
conversation
July 10, 2023 • ~8 min
July 10, 2023 • ~8 min
Biting flies are attracted to blue traps – we used AI to work out why
New research on what attracts blood-feasting flies to blue objects could help minimise the impacts of those insects on people and animals.
Roger Santer, Lecturer in Zoology, Aberystwyth University
• conversation
July 4, 2023 • ~6 min
July 4, 2023 • ~6 min
Bees and hoverflies are key to growing more fruit and veg in cities -- new research
Maintaining a diversity of insects may be key for crop pollination in cities.
Elizabeth Nicholls, Research Fellow in Ecology, University of Sussex
• conversation
June 15, 2023 • ~7 min
June 15, 2023 • ~7 min
Light pollution is taking the sparkle out of glow-worm mating
Artificial light is making it harder for male glow-worms to find bioluminescent females.
Jeremy Niven, Professor of Zoology (Evolution, Behaviour and Environment), University of Sussex
• conversation
June 13, 2023 • ~6 min
June 13, 2023 • ~6 min
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