Kobe University researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name—revealing a novel mechanism by which plants ensure reproduction.

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 well-being of insect-pollinated plants under changing ...

All flowering plants require pollination to develop fruit. Some are self-pollinating. Others are pollinated by wind or animals, mainly insects. This is another area where tomatoes create confusion.

Jan. 19, 2025 — Ecologists have identified significant ecological risks associated with the release of hybrid groupers into Hong Kong's coastal waters, a practice ...

In the Arusha region of Tanzania, migrating elephants trample farmland and farmers’ livelihoods. A beehive fence has proved an ingenious solution, deterring elephants, supporting crop pollination, ...

Animal behavior research is particularly relevant to the study of human behavior when it comes to the preservation of a species, or how an animal’s behavior helps it survive. The behavior of ...

ABINGDON, Va. (WCYB) — A beekeeping class is set to begin Thursday the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon ...

The endangered Mexican long-nosed bat has been discovered in Arizona via the utilization of citizen science from residents in ...

"This project shows us that restoring wildlife is possible, but only if we put in dedicated and sustained effort to tackle ...

L ife can get a bit lonely for the orchid Stigmatodactylus sikokianus. It grows in dark and secluded places where it’s easy to miss and rarely visited by pollinators, but a 130-year mystery has ...

The flower has been said to smell like rotting flesh, wet socks or hot cat food, and only stinks for 24 hours after blooming.

Grain sorghum is widely grown in arid environments as an animal feed grain, but weedy grass control in the crop is a big challenge due to limited post-emergent herbicide options. A joint effort ...