Insect Pollinator Loss Could Place Cocoa, Coffee, Mango, Other Tropical Crops at Risk, Study Finds

Medicine & Technology Oct 13, 2023

The study looked into how climate change and land use interplay with each other to affect pollinator diversity. Read to learn more.

Innovative Tech Firm Aims to Revolutionize Crop Pollination, Reducing Reliance on Bees

Sep 25, 2023

Israeli tech company develops a mechanical pollination device as population of bees declines due to rising temperatures, posing ecological risks.

What Do Wasps Do for the Environment? Unveiling the Unsung Heroes Essential to Nature

Sep 08, 2023

Even when viewed as villains, wasps play essential roles in ecosystems and provide significant environmental benefits. Read the article to learn more about these insects.

White Egret Orchid: Rare Flower Species With Frilly Petals To Stabilize Pollination

Jul 13, 2023

Scientists suggest that the frilly petals of white egret orchid evolved as a support for the hawkmoth which pollinates the plant, resulting in better production of seed. Find out more about it in this article.

Moths Pollinate More Efficiently Compared to Bees, Study Says

Apr 01, 2023

Night-working moths were seen to pollinate faster despite making fewer flower stops during the night. Read to learn more.

Oldest Known Pollen-carrying Insect Lived About 280 Million Years Ago, Pushing Fossil Records

Mar 03, 2023

Researchers said the oldest known pollen-carrying insect, known as Tillyardembiids, might be considered a predecessor of insect pollination. Read the article to learn more.

Unlikely Pollinators: Experts Observed Animal-Mediated Fertilization of Seaweed for the First Time

Jul 29, 2022

A recent study suggests that crustaceans play a vital role in the fertilization of red algae. Read on to find out how crustaceans participate in animal-mediated pollination of seaweed.

Nighttime Lights May Prolong Allergies and Researchers Explain How

Jul 18, 2022

Researchers show how night pollution may prolong allergies in people. How do nighttime lights contribute to longer periods of allergies? Read to find out.

Tiny Bees vs Large Bumblebees: Which Cope Better, Struggle More Against Climate Warming?

Apr 25, 2022

Over 20,000 bees were studied to determine how different species reacted to changing climatic conditions. Learn which copes better between small and large bees.

The Secret to Bigger, More Plentiful Coffee Beans Relies on Birds and Bees; Here’s Why

Apr 05, 2022

A new study found that coffee beans are bigger and more plentiful and that’s because of the teamwork between birds and bees. Learn more about the team up here.

Flowers' Unseen Substance, A 'Bulls-Eye' for Pollinators: How Chemical Changes in Plants Help With Pollination

Apr 01, 2022

Flower unseen colors serve as a bulls-eye for insect pollinators, according to new research. Find out how the invisible substance contributes to pollination.

Pollinators' Color Preference Influences Flowers' Color Signals for Pollination; Flowers Compete Over Bees, Flies via Color Evolution

Sep 03, 2021

Fly pollinators help plants pollinate as much as bees and butterflies do. They sense and use color to shape the types of flowers that are present today.

Stingless Bees Discovered by 4-Year-Old Girl Believed to Have Vanished in US Many Decades Ago

Sep 03, 2021

A four-year-old girl in California discovered colonies of stingless bees which, according to a biosystematist, is an impressive find, especially that all scientists have not found one.

Triantha Occidentalas: Flowering Plant Eats Insects Walking up Its Sticky Stalk

Aug 23, 2021

Triantha occidentalas, a flowering wetland plant is found to be eating insects that walk up its sticky talk. The plant has the ability to ingest its prey’s nitrogen to survive in and endure a habitat.

Bees, Pollinators, Pollination Under Threat Due to Environmental Pressures: Analysis Cites Agrochemicals Including Pesticides Among the Causes

Aug 05, 2021

A new meta-analysis reveals the threat bees and pollinators are in at present. The use of pesticides is one of the main contributors to such a threat.