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 ...

More than 130 years after a fungus-eating orchid species was discovered, the purpose of its mysterious appendage has been revealed ...

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

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

For those thinking ahead to spring gardening, a biologist explains what to focus on when designing a garden with pollinators ...

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

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

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

Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable? This question makes me smile because they are both. The same can be said of cucumbers, ...

We're not sure if robot pollinators are a hi-tech revolution or glimpse into dystopia, but either way, they're edging closer ...

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