Solar power occupies a lot of space – here’s how to make it more ecologically beneficial to the land it sits on
Solar development isn’t always good for the land, but pairing it with agriculture can produce multiple benefits.
Matthew Sturchio, PhD Student in Plant and Ecosystem Ecology, Colorado State University •
conversation
March 12, 2024 • ~8 min
March 12, 2024 • ~8 min
Wild solitary bees offer a vital pollination service – but their nutritional needs aren’t understood
The nutritional needs of bees are complex and monoculture crops aren’t providing a diverse diet. Introducing more diverse wildflower meadows and green spaces could benefit wild pollinators.
Ellen Baker, PhD Candidate, Nutritional Ecology, University of Oxford •
conversation
March 1, 2024 • ~6 min
March 1, 2024 • ~6 min
'Inert' ingredients in pesticides may be more toxic to bees than scientists thought
Inert ingredients are added for purposes other than killing pests and are not required under federal law to be tested for safety or identified on pesticide labels.
Jennie L. Durant, Research Affiliate in Human Ecology, University of California, Davis •
conversation
Dec. 5, 2023 • ~10 min
Dec. 5, 2023 • ~10 min
Asian hornets make UK their latest target – here’s why they’re such a threat to European bees
Invasive Asian hornets are a top predator of bees in the UK – and sightings are starting to soar.
Philip Donkersley, Senior Research Associate in Entomology, Lancaster University •
conversation
Sept. 13, 2023 • ~8 min
Sept. 13, 2023 • ~8 min
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
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