The results of cowslip observations carried out with the help of citizen scientists from 32 countries in over 5,200 locations shed light on the ...

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Pollinators are vital to agricultural productivity and maintaining natural ecosystems. Their absence can have devastating ...

The world’s estimated 5 million species of insects are critically important to nearly every ecosystem on the planet. Among ...

Robotic insects modeled after bees are set to revolutionize pollination, boosting crop yields and transforming agriculture.

With a more efficient method for artificial pollination, farmers in the future could grow fruits and vegetables inside ...

"It is well known that many plants rely on insects for pollination, although it's rare for ants and crickets. Also, many plants use birds and mammals to distribute their fruits, and again it's ...

Once fully pollinated, the ovules are fertilized and the ovary develops into a fruit. It can take many insect visits for a flower to be fully pollinated. For example, cucumbers need nine visits.

Life can’t function without insects. At least, not for long. They pollinate, break down waste, cycle nutrients, and touch ...