Plants can “hear” bees buzzing and serve up more nectar when they are nearby, scientists have found. The research suggests…
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War zones, microplastics and street lights are among the emerging threats to the bee population, according to scientists. Bee experts…
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Scientists have recommended limits on urban beekeeping after a peer-reviewed study found introduced honeybees could be harming Australian native bees…
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It’s that time of year to hang up your bird feeders! Hummingbirds have started migrating to North America for the…
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They have bright yellow legs, are about 25mm (almost 1in) long, and a single colony, if left unchecked, can “butcher”…
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The curious case of the queen bee has long had scientists pondering whether the head of the hive harbours the…
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On a summer day in Somers, Wisconsin, Dave Giordano heard an unexpected buzzing in his back yard. What he found…
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I’m an only child and grew up in the US in a time when children were free-range. My parents would…
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The use of pesticides on UK farms is to be reduced by 10% by 2030 under government plans to protect…
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Figures show 2024 was the worst year for bumblebees in the UK since records began. Bumblebee numbers declined by almost…
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