Why insect farming is no silver bullet in drive to wean the world off meat
In some regions of the world, wild-caught insects have been a valuable source of protein for centuries. However, the mass ...
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Unsung Heroes: Insect Pollinators Vital for Ecosystems
The article highlights the role of various insects like flies, beetles, and wasps in pollination, which is crucial for the reproduction of flowering plants. Bees are well-known pollinators, but other ...
The tendency of some flowers to be 'honest' and reward pollinators with nectar is partly genetic, study suggests
Flowers can produce showy displays that appeal to pollinating insects or animals, but some "cheat" by enticing pollinators ...
'Don't worry, bee happy': Spring is here, and with it comes our most important pollinators
March in New England brings the earliest signs of spring. Plants that have been dormant all winter start to wake up and so do ...
A long wait for pollinators: Restored grasslands need 75+ years for full biodiversity recovery, study finds
Recovered grasslands need more than 75 years of continuous management to regain their biodiversity because specialized ...
Not just bees and butterflies: Beetles and other brilliant bugs are nature's unsung pollinators
About 90% of flowering plants rely on animals to transfer their pollen and optimize reproduction, making pollination one of ...
Keeping an unkempt garden helps local pollinators, insects thrive
Maintaining an unkempt garden can play a crucial role in supporting local pollinators and beneficial insects throughout the ...
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Magnolias are so ancient they’re pollinated by beetles — because bees didn’t exist yet
While modern trees like maples and ashes have switched to wind pollination — releasing clouds of pollen to be scattered at ...
Study shows huge declines in most butterfly species across continental US
A study compiled data from more than 76,000 butterfly surveys across the continental U.S. The declines seen in the last 20 ...
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The Swarm of People Intent on Saving Our Bees
An army of experts and citizen scientists devoted to documenting and protecting the country’s native bees is telling us a lot ...
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Keeping an unkempt garden helps local pollinators, insects thrive
ST. LOUIS – Maintaining an unkempt garden can play a crucial role in supporting local pollinators and beneficial insects throughout the winter months. Allowing certain areas of your garden to ...