Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed advanced robotic insects that could aid ...

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.

Why insects are so crucial to life on Earth In the US, bees of all sorts are said to account for 75% of the pollination of the fruits, nuts and vegetables grown in the country. It is a similar ...

WASHINGTON, 19th January, 2025 (WAM) -- Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States ...

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

MIT's new robotic insects, inspired by bees, achieve longer flights and enhanced precision, paving the way for autonomous ...

Today the humble honey bee provides us with a significant proportion of the food that we eat, all thanks to its action as a pollinating insect. And a large proportion of the world’s food supply ...

The spikes covering the pollen grain will help it attach to a pollinating insect that will then deliver it to its destination – the stigma of another flower. Get a closer view of the image Get a ...

Move over bees, MIT researchers have developed a robot insect for artificial pollination to underpin an entirely indoor farm ...

Pollinators play a vital role in plant reproduction. Without pollinating insects, many of our crops and wild plants wouldn't survive. You can help pollinating insects by growing food for them. You don ...