Visitors at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh explore an interactive maze as part of the "Amazing Pollinators" exhibit that opened Saturday, June 15, 2024. The "Amazing ...

Bees and butterflies help produce our food by pollinating the crops farmers grow. In fact, 35% of the world's food crops, including fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, depend on pollinators. But ...

Few sights are more enchanting than that of a bee, hummingbird, or butterfly alighting on a flower during a sunny day. But even when we’re not awake to see them, other pollinating species, like bats ...

Scientists have revealed a lesser known effect of burning fossil fuels: the disappearance of the world’s natural, vibrant scents. In a new study published Thursday in the journal Science, researchers ...

Pollination by animals contributes to a third of global food production, but little research has been done into the extent to which the identity of pollinators, pollen and crop varieties influence ...

Several aromatic herbs release volatile compounds that deter aphids and other soft-bodied pests. The research on this is more targeted than broad ...