Pollinators: neonicotinoid pesticides stop bees and flies from getting a good night's sleep
Chemicals banned in the EU were recently granted an exemption for limited use in the UK.
Jan. 21, 2021 • ~6 min
Goldenrod honey: misinformation is causing a biological invasion of this Canadian weed
Our study is the first to research the impact of online misinformation on biological invasions.
Dec. 23, 2020 • ~8 min
Want to teach kids about nature? Insects can help
Insects are plentiful and inexpensive. Even when children aren't attending school in person, they can learn from the encounters they have with insects outside.
Oct. 29, 2020 • ~5 min
Some bees are born curious while others are more single-minded – new research hints at how the hive picks which flowers to feast on
New research suggests individual bees are born with one of two learning styles – either curious or focused. Their genetic tendency has implications for how the hive works together.
Oct. 5, 2020 • ~7 min
Honey bees can't practice social distancing, so they stay healthy in close quarters by working together
Life in a honey bee hive is all about cooperating for the collective good.
Aug. 14, 2020 • ~9 min
Air pollution could be making honey bees sick – new study
Honey bees in the most polluted parts of an Indian city were more likely to die sooner and showed clear signs of poor health.
Aug. 10, 2020 • ~7 min
Why allotments offer urban oases for bees and butterflies
Urban green spaces can be a rich habitat for diverse pollinators, if they're managed properly.
July 15, 2020 • ~7 min
Bees seeking bacteria: How bees find their microbiome
Humans obtain bacteria through the foods they eat. But how do bees collect bacteria that live in and on them? And where do they pick up these microbes?
April 14, 2020 • ~8 min
Do wasps have a queen like bees do?
Bees aren't the only species that has a queen.
March 5, 2020 • ~4 min
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