More than one-third of the crops that support the human diet rely on animals for pollination. That means the pollination ...

A common complaint that we hear from local opposition to solar projects is the potential negative impact on the local environment. A great solution to address these sorts of concerns is Agrivoltaics, ...

CAMBRIDGE, MA — With a more efficient method for artificial pollination, farmers in the future could grow fruits and vegetables inside multilevel warehouses, boosting yields while mitigating some of ...

Thermogenesis is present in plants such as 'Macrozamia communis', which raise the temperature of their reproductive organs when in bloom to attract pollinating insects. Thermogenesis is a process by ...

Atlantis Fritillaries on Thistle - Photo by Elroy Limmer For its first evening program of the year, on Friday, January 16, ...

Rapid declines in insect populations are leading to concerns that the pollination of important crops could soon come under threat. Tiny flying robots designed by MIT researchers could one day provide ...

Many plants, from crops to carnations, cannot bear fruit or reproduce without bees, beetles, butterflies and other insects to pollinate them. But the population of insect pollinators is dropping in ...

In the realm of plant biology, pollination stands as a vital process, underpinning the survival and propagation of diverse ...

Late last year, the New South Wales government announced an additional A$9.5 million in funding to support honeybee keepers in the wake of the 2022 arrival and subsequent spread of the Varroa mite.

In honor of the hardworking pollinators that help our most nutritious foods grow and fruit, this Thanksgiving weekend, why not make a vase of flowers the table centerpiece rather than a turkey? To us, ...