www.theguardian.com2 weeks agoOMG scienceBumblebee nests are overheating to fatal levels, study findsBumblebee nests may overheat, endangering colonies. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com1 month agoOMG sciencePollinators Flock to Flower-Filled Solar Panel FieldsSeeding solar panel areas with native wildflowers boosts pollinator abundance and diversity. Vanishing pollinators can be saved by incorporating wildflowers in solar arrays on former agricultural land. [ more ]
Ars Technica4 months agoOMG scienceWith fewer pollinators, plants are cutting back on nectar productionThe selective pressure on a flowering plant has led to an increase in self-pollination and a decrease in flower size and nectar production. The decline of pollinators such as bumblebees has impacted the reproductive system of these plants. [ more ]