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Over 1,500 bat species carry thousands of deadly viruses but rarely get sick, and scientists are only just beginning to understand whyBats possess a unique, preactivated innate immune defense that stops viruses from fully replicating, even after cell entry. This remarkable...- In 1822, Europeans brought honey bees to Australia as agricultural heroes; 200 years later, researchers found they were helping tree death spread faster than windNew research published in NeoBiota suggests western honey bees may be helping spread myrtle rust, a destructive fungal disease threatening ...
- These bees don't live in hives, yet millions have been thriving beneath a New York cemetery for nearly 100 years alongside an intruderMillions of solitary ground-nesting bees, estimated between 3.1 and 8 million, have been discovered thriving beneath New York's East Lawn C...
- Weather swings, monsoon risks, and the growing threat to mango, apple cropsThe agriculture industry has evolved historically through adaptation and resilience, and now it is time to speed up this transformation, em...
- The border-planning trick that keeps pollinators visiting from spring to frostGarden borders can be more than just seasonal displays. By planning carefully, gardeners can create vibrant spaces that support pollinators...
- Bee, wasp, or hornet nest? Why the wrong guess can quickly turn dangerousIdentifying stinging insect nests is crucial before removal, as bees, wasps, and hornets exhibit different behaviors and defensive reaction...
- Millions of bees discovered beneath a cemetery in New York stunned researchersResearchers found over 5.6 million bees nesting in an Ithaca, New York cemetery. This discovery highlights a massive, long-standing colony ...
- A new law in Peru treats stingless bees as rights-bearing ecological actorsPeruvian municipalities in Satipo and Nauta have granted legal rights to native stingless bees. These tiny pollinators are now recognized a...
- Sting operation: How a community came together to save millions of bees after tragedy hitA semi-truck carrying 250 million bees overturned near the Washington-Canada border, releasing a massive swarm. Local beekeepers and the sh...
- Are figs actually non-vegetarian? The anjeer debate you need to knowFigs are at the center of a debate. Some people are questioning if figs are really vegan. This is because a type of wasp plays a role in ho...
- Solar farms have a superpower beyond clean energySolar farms in the US are being developed to combat climate change and biodiversity loss by incorporating native plants that support pollin...
- Want to grow fruits & vegetables in cities? Become a beekeeperMost research on crop pollination has focused on rural areas, leaving us with limited information about urban settings. While the role of i...
- Symbol of Christmas in Australia missing, researchers urge public to look out for festive beetlesScientists ask the public to help sight Christmas beetles, which are symbolic of Australia’s summer and Christmas.
- With robots and AI, a “five-star hotel” to help honeybeesBeewise, a 4-year-old startup based in Oakland, California, offers a particularly inspiring example of how robotics and AI might radically ...
- Dinosaurs enjoyed perfume fragrances: StudyNew York, Aug 8 (IANS) The compounds behind the perfumes and colognes that you enjoy today have attracted even dinosaurs 65 milion years ag...
- 51-million-year-old genetic secret to Charles Darwin's theory unlockedNow scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) in the UK have identified exactly which part of these species' genetic code made them...
- ZSI monitoring climate change impact on Sundarban animalsTo measure the effect of climate change on the flora and fauna of Sundarbans, the Zoological Survey of India has set up monitoring bases in...
- Are bees getting hooked on pesticides?Like nicotine for humans, certain pesticides seem to hold an addictive attraction for bees, which seek out tainted food even if it may be b...
- Toxic nectar affects behaviour of insect pollinatorsNatural toxins in nectar and pollen can poison insects and affect their memory, behaviour and reproductive success, researchers have found.
- Govt seeks changes in GM crop field trial orderThe centre on Thursday moved the Supreme Court seeking modifications in its order on filed trials of genetically modified (GM) crops.
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