Pollinators, pollen and varieties determine fruit quality
Pollination by animals contributes to a third of global food production, but little research has been done into the extent to which the identity of pollinators, pollen and crop varieties…
Boosting Urban Bee Populations: The Benefits of Planting Fall-Blooming Flora for Managed and Wild Bees
Study Overview: A recent study from Penn State examines the impact of managed honey bee populations on nearly 4,000 native bee species in the United States. While honey bees are…
Royal Mint Release: King Charles III £1 Coin Now in Circulation
“This week marks the debut of the first £1 coins bearing the likeness of King Charles III. Nearly three million of these coins have been distributed to post offices and…
California Boosts Bee Protection: Governor Signs Law Against Toxic Pesticides
Thanks to the persistent efforts of state legislators and a change of stance from Governor Gavin Newsom, California has successfully enacted a groundbreaking law that will prohibit the over-the-counter sale…
Nature’s Lament: Weary Bees and Tattered Butterflies in the Countryside
Seaham’s Coastal Path, County Durham: Summer’s Departure Leaves the Blackberry Bush Showing Signs of Seasonal Wear and Tear Weekend blackberry pickers have trampled a sheltered cul‑de‑sac in this sprawling bramble…
A Groundbreaking Study Flips the Script on Honey Bee Origins
Genetic Revelations: The Epic Journey of Earth’s Most Common Bee, Originating in Northern Europe 780,000 Years Ago and Expanding into East Africa and Arabia 120,000 Years Later In a scientific…