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Bees have irrational biases when choosing which flowers to feed on − just ...
Bees have irrational biases when choosing which flowers to feed on − just like human shoppers do
deccanherald.com/science/bees-have-irrational-biases-when-choosing-which-flowers-to-feed-on-just-like-human-shoppers-do-3211709
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Looping DNA may help flowers grow nectar-producing organs
Looping DNA may help flowers grow nectar-producing organs: Nectaries are specialized floral tissues that secrete nectar to attract pollinators ...
phys.org/news/2026-11-looping-dna-nectar.html
Honeybees struggle to gather nectar in August, direct measurements reveal
Honeybees struggle to gather nectar in August, direct measurements reveal: Letting late-summer weeds grow could help honeybees when they find it most challenging ...
phys.org/news/2026-08-honeybees-struggle-nectar-august-reveal.html
World Bee Day 2026: Türkiye’s vital pollinators in focus
World Bee Day 2026: Türkiye’s vital pollinators in focus: Bees are seen collecting pollen and nectar from flowers in Düzce, Türkiye, on May 16, 2026 ...
en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/world-bee-day-2026-turkiyes-vital-pollinators-in-focus-3718490
Exposing secret night operations between hawkmoths and Japan's ...
Exposing secret night operations between hawkmoths and Japan's black-nectar flowers
phys.org/news/2026-04-exposing-secret-night-hawkmoths-japan.html
Ants defend plants from herbivores, but can hinder pollination by bees
Ants defend plants from herbivores, but can hinder pollination by bees: Around 4,000 plant species from different parts of the world secrete nectar outside their ...
phys.org/news/2025-09-ants-defend-herbivores-hinder-pollination.html
Plant a colorful garden to invite pollinators
Plant a colorful garden to invite pollinators: Pollinating insects, especially non-native honeybees, are important for food crops.
chicagotribune.com/2025/08/23/pollinators-colorful-garden-planting/
Droughts can reduce the caloric value of flower nectar by up to 95% ...
Droughts can reduce the caloric value of flower nectar by up to 95%, study finds: A study indicates that projected droughts by the end of this century could ...
phys.org/news/2025-06-droughts-caloric-nectar.html
A wolf walks into a flower — and appears to pollinate it
A wolf walks into a flower — and appears to pollinate it: The bees and ... the wolves? Turns out, the Ethiopian wolf may be a pollinator, too.
npr.org/2024/12/06/nx-s1-5214776/a-wolf-walks-into-a-flower-and-appears-to-pollinate-it
Nectar-Eating Wolves May Be Pollinating Flowers
Nectar-Eating Wolves May Be Pollinating Flowers: There are fewer than 500 Ethiopian wolves, and they may be the first large carnivore known to act as a ...
scientificamerican.com/article/nectar-eating-wolves-may-be-pollinating-flowers/
Wolf seen licking ‘red hot poker’ plant shows new behavior for predators ...
Wolf seen licking ‘red hot poker’ plant shows new behavior for predators, study says
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How to keep your garden buzzing
How to keep your garden buzzing: Creating the perfect environment to provide a safe haven for these crucial insects
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/home-and-gardening/2024-11-10-how-to-keep-your-garden-buzzing/
Unexpected pollinators: Forget cheese, these mice prefer nectar
Unexpected pollinators: Forget cheese, these mice prefer nectar: The native banksias, with their colorful flowering spikes, were long thought to have been ...
phys.org/news/2024-10-unexpected-pollinators-cheese-mice-nectar.html
What flowers and plants are best for bees in the UK?
What flowers and plants are best for bees in the UK?: The experts at Flying Flowers have produced a guide on the best flowers and plants for you to bring bees to ...
nwemail.co.uk/news/24334046.flowers-plants-best-bees-uk/
These pansies are evolving to rely less on pollinators. Here’s why that ...
These pansies are evolving to rely less on pollinators. Here’s why that may spell trouble
pbs.org/newshour/science/these-pansies-are-evolving-to-rely-less-on-pollinators-heres-why-that-may-spell-trouble