Huge single-crop fields attract bees in such numbers that they spread parasites to one another. Planting diverse mixes of flowers around fields helps spread out pollinators and keep them healthy.
Insects are changing their behaviour as they prepare for winter.
New research suggests that the longer sperm are stored before ejaculation, the lower their quality – with implications for men trying to conceive and IVF treatment.
From the reappearance of giant bees to sightings of clouded leopards – can we ever be certain that a species has died out?
On the same day that the latest instalment of the Jurassic Park film series has been confirmed, a study published in the journal PLOS One has detailed experiments that seem to demonstrate once and for…
Relax, snakes aren’t out to get you.
Scientists are learning amazing things about bees’ sensory perception and mental capabilities.
Are you feeling inspired from watching the Chelsea Flower Show? Do you long for an immaculate, well-designed garden, full of well-behaved plants, brimming with colourful flowers and attractive foliage…
Scientists know why there aren’t as many wasps around this year - but we don’t have much data on what is happening long term.
Bees have been represented in a range of art forms for millennia, from rock carvings to video games.
