OMG sciencefromNature1 day agoHow skunk cabbages and other smelly plants brew their foul odourSkunk cabbage and similar plants attract pollinators with scents of decay, showcasing nature's diverse approach to reproduction.
fromEarth9111 month agoEnvironmentPollinate Success: 5 Tips for Planting a Bee-Friendly GardenBees are crucial for food production and need support to prevent food system collapse.Individuals can help local bee populations through specific gardening practices.
fromBuzzFeed2 weeks agoPets32 Things Under $50 To Buy For Your Home This SpringA bamboo mason bee house attracts pollinators and adds charm to your yard.
fromGameSpot1 day agoPetsHow To Find Minecraft Bees And Get HoneyMinecraft bees pollinate flowers and crops, enabling faster growth and honey production.Beehives and nests are integral for honey collection and farming enhancements.
fromEarth9111 month agoEnvironmentPollinate Success: 5 Tips for Planting a Bee-Friendly GardenBees are crucial for food production and need support to prevent food system collapse.Individuals can help local bee populations through specific gardening practices.
fromBuzzFeed2 weeks agoPets32 Things Under $50 To Buy For Your Home This SpringA bamboo mason bee house attracts pollinators and adds charm to your yard.
fromGameSpot1 day agoPetsHow To Find Minecraft Bees And Get HoneyMinecraft bees pollinate flowers and crops, enabling faster growth and honey production.Beehives and nests are integral for honey collection and farming enhancements.
OMG sciencefromABC7 San Francisco4 months agoMonarch butterflies to be listed as a threatened species in USThe monarch butterfly is proposed to be listed as threatened due to severe population declines and the impact of climate and habitat changes.
Beerfromwww.npr.org1 month agoAs honeybees die off again, some bee enthusiasts want to give mason bees a chanceHoneybees' record mortality poses a critical threat to agriculture, pushing for re-evaluation of pollinator practices.Alternative pollinators like mason bees are more efficient but underutilized in commercial farming.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com1 month agoBeerBeehold the U.S. Native Bees Hiding in Plain Sight This SpringNative bees play a crucial role in pollination and boast a remarkable diversity, with over 4,000 species in the U.S.
fromwww.theguardian.com1 month agoBeerMeet the twerking pollinator with a bum-bag: the dark-edged bee-flyThe dark-edged bee-fly is a unique and fascinating pollinator known for its impressive flying skills and unconventional reproductive behavior.
OMG sciencefromABC7 San Francisco4 months agoMonarch butterflies to be listed as a threatened species in USThe monarch butterfly is proposed to be listed as threatened due to severe population declines and the impact of climate and habitat changes.
Beerfromwww.npr.org1 month agoAs honeybees die off again, some bee enthusiasts want to give mason bees a chanceHoneybees' record mortality poses a critical threat to agriculture, pushing for re-evaluation of pollinator practices.Alternative pollinators like mason bees are more efficient but underutilized in commercial farming.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com1 month agoBeerBeehold the U.S. Native Bees Hiding in Plain Sight This SpringNative bees play a crucial role in pollination and boast a remarkable diversity, with over 4,000 species in the U.S.
fromwww.theguardian.com1 month agoBeerMeet the twerking pollinator with a bum-bag: the dark-edged bee-flyThe dark-edged bee-fly is a unique and fascinating pollinator known for its impressive flying skills and unconventional reproductive behavior.
fromwww.theguardian.com1 month agoOMG scienceUS honeybee deaths hit record high as scientists scramble to find main causeRecord high honeybee deaths in the US threaten the agricultural system, with commercial beekeepers losing over 60% of their colonies this winter.
fromLos Angeles Times5 months agoCalifornia'All we could do was watch': Beekeeper mourns millions of bees killed in Mountain fireThe Mountain fire had devastating effects on local beekeepers, destroying hundreds of hives and impacting food sustainability.Eduardo Flores lost half of his bee colonies and over $35,000 in damages due to the Mountain fire.
OMG sciencefromwww.theguardian.com1 month agoUS honeybee deaths hit record high as scientists scramble to find main causeRecord high honeybee deaths in the US threaten the agricultural system, with commercial beekeepers losing over 60% of their colonies this winter.
fromLos Angeles Times5 months agoCalifornia'All we could do was watch': Beekeeper mourns millions of bees killed in Mountain fireThe Mountain fire had devastating effects on local beekeepers, destroying hundreds of hives and impacting food sustainability.Eduardo Flores lost half of his bee colonies and over $35,000 in damages due to the Mountain fire.
OMG sciencefromThe Washington Post2 months agoButterflies in the U.S. are disappearing at a 'catastrophic' rateButterfly populations in the U.S. are declining at an alarming rate, posing risks to ecosystems and agriculture.
fromDefector2 months agoWritingA Stinky Pilgrimage To The Corpse Flower, With Notes Of Rat, Sweat, And Cheese | DefectorThe Amorphophallus gigas, or corpse flower, attracts visitors to Brooklyn Botanic Garden with its distinctive odor and unique blooming cycle.
fromwww.npr.org5 months agoUS newsA wolf walks into a flower and appears to pollinate itEthiopian wolves, primarily carnivorous, also consume plant nectar, showing dietary flexibility and potential new ecological roles.
fromenglish.elpais.com4 months agoOMG scienceThe strange Ethiopian nectar-eating wolf: A predator that may also act as a pollinatorEthiopian wolves demonstrate an unexpected behavior of nectar-feeding on flowers, suggesting a complex relationship with local flora.
fromwww.npr.org5 months agoUS newsA wolf walks into a flower and appears to pollinate itEthiopian wolves, primarily carnivorous, also consume plant nectar, showing dietary flexibility and potential new ecological roles.
fromenglish.elpais.com4 months agoOMG scienceThe strange Ethiopian nectar-eating wolf: A predator that may also act as a pollinatorEthiopian wolves demonstrate an unexpected behavior of nectar-feeding on flowers, suggesting a complex relationship with local flora.
fromwww.theguardian.com4 months agoMiscellaneousWhy an apple tree is a perfect Christmas present for the gardener in your lifeApple trees are wonderful gifts for gardeners, offering joy through fresh fruit and the opportunity to grow one's own apples.
fromKqed5 months agoOMG scienceThese Bees Hustle to Put Food on the Table | KQEDHoneybees intricately collect pollen not just for pollination but also to produce a protein-rich food source known as bee bread.
fromKqed6 months agoOMG scienceWhy Do Sunflowers Face the Sunrise? | KQEDSunflowers exhibit heliotropism, maximizing sunlight for growth by dynamically positioning themselves from east to west throughout the day.
fromwww.dw.com9 months agoOMG scienceInsects: Why we can't live without them DW 07/29/2024More than half of a German supermarket's products rely on insects for existence.