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We value bees for the jobs they do for the environment and us – why is the same not true of wasps?
Amid the insect extinction crisis, some species are actually increasing. Here’s why that’s not necessarily a good thing.
New research shows honeybee hive clusters are a sign of desperation, not insulation.
Urban green spaces can be a rich habitat for diverse pollinators, if they’re managed properly.
Exposure to neonicotinoids could lead to fewer bumblebee colonies, less pollination, and ultimately to population extinctions.
A diverse pollinator community is a reliable one.
Remote sensors allowed us to observe the in-hive activities of honeybees, which could be key to keeping bee colonies worldwide healthy.
Meta-analysis studies have made it possible to sort through apparently contradictory research by looking at the bigger picture.
Invasive Asian hornets are a top predator of bees in the UK – and sightings are starting to soar.
