Why the changing colour of our streetlights could be a danger for insect populations

The increasing prevalence of white LED streetlamps spells worrying population declines for insects like moths.

Douglas Boyes, PhD Researcher, Newcastle University • conversation
Aug. 25, 2021 • ~8 min

Insect population collapse: new evidence links it to dams

New data from tropical and subtropical regions suggests insects are declining thanks to dammed rivers

Liam N. Nash, Ecology PhD researcher, Queen Mary University of London • conversation
June 16, 2021 • ~6 min

We tracked male honeybees for two years to find out where they look for sex

Bees mate in mid-air, where it's almost impossible to observe them.

Joseph Woodgate, Postdoctoral Researcher, Queen Mary University of London • conversation
May 26, 2021 • ~7 min

Fireflies need dark nights for their summer light shows – here's how you can help

Fireflies' summer evening light shows are a delight for humans, but for the insects they are a crucial mating ritual – and human-caused light pollution is a buzz kill.

Sara Lewis, Professor of Biology, Tufts University • conversation
May 20, 2021 • ~8 min

Wasps: why I love them, and why you should too

We value bees for the jobs they do for the environment and us – why is the same not true of wasps?

Seirian Sumner, Professor of Behavioural Ecology, UCL • conversation
April 29, 2021 • ~25 min

Baby bees love carbs, experiments show – here's why that matters

First ever feeding experiments reveal that solitary bees need to carb-load – and can be picky when it comes to dieting.

Elizabeth Duncan, Associate Professor of Zoology, University of Leeds • conversation
April 20, 2021 • ~7 min

Feeding experiments reveal baby bees love carbs – here's why that matters

First ever feeding experiments reveal that solitary bees need to carb-load – and can be picky when it comes to dieting.

Elizabeth Duncan, Associate Professor of Zoology, University of Leeds • conversation
April 20, 2021 • ~7 min

To help insects, make them welcome in your garden – here's how

Looking for a new gardening challenge? Turning your yard into an insect-friendly oasis could mean less work and more nature to enjoy.

Brian Lovett, Postdoctoral Researcher in Mycology, West Virginia University • conversation
March 22, 2021 • ~8 min

Boosting bee diversity can help stabilise crop production – new research

A diverse pollinator community is a reliable one.

Deepa Senapathi, Senior Research Fellow in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, University of Reading • conversation
March 17, 2021 • ~4 min

Billions of cicadas may be coming soon to trees near you

One of the largest groups of 17-year cicadas, Brood X, last emerged from underground in 2004. The next generation will arrive starting in April.

Chris Simon, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Connecticut • conversation
March 12, 2021 • ~9 min

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