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New science is showing that nature’s vital pollinators are smarter than we ever imagined. Here’s why that discovery should ...

Queen bees typically imported from regions with warmer climates are not well-suited to cold Canadian winters and exhibit ...

"Leave the leaves” and “save the stems” teach us that gardens are habitats for pollinators and insects. How do we balance ...

Flower nectar often contains small amounts of alcohol, meaning pollinators like hummingbirds are drinking it all day long. Despite consuming human-equivalent amounts, they show no signs of ...

From funky smells to crafty colors, orchids have some weird ways of attracting pollinators ...

People don’t tend to pay much attention to red maple flowers. But they play a vital role in New Jersey's natural habitats ...

In other words, bees do not choose flowers based only on color or scent. Social behavior can also shape which plants succeed. This study took place in a controlled environment. In nature, pollinators ...

After scientists accidentally discovered that the common eastern bumblebee can withstand flood conditions, they wanted to ...

When most people picture a bee, they imagine a small black insect with a fuzzy body, yellow stripes and glossy dark eyes. But ...

Bees pollinate in the spring because this is when both plants and bees most need each other. After winter, flowering plants begin to bloom, offering fresh pollen and nectar. For bees, these foods are ...

A common question is what do the bees do in this cold, icy weather? For the last several thousand years, bees have evolved to go inside their hive when temperatures drop below the mid-50s, forming a ...