The interaction between birds, bees, and bats significantly increases the quantity and quality of macadamia nuts, according to a study published in Ecological Applications. In addition, the effectiveness of their
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Microplastic is increasingly polluting our environment, coming into contact with bees and other insects. When bees ingest these plastic particles, they damage their organs and change their behaviour, which in
Stressed bees are more likely to make pessimistic choices, according to a study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B. The team from Newcastle University, UK, found that bumblebees
Declining wild bee populations translate directly into decreased crop yields, according to a new study published last month in Proceedings of the Royal Society B (1). Five of the seven
Engineered strains of bacteria could help protect honeybees by producing RNA that targets deadly mites and the dangerous viruses they carry. The modified bacteria increased the chance of survival by