How do we know that bees were around when dinosaurs still roamed the Earth? The main evidence comes from fossils – the mineralized remains of long-dead organisms.
A rich diversity of animals thrive in these rights-of-way.
It's unlikely that all species of bees will go extinct anytime soon – but current losses could still have a terrible impact on food supplies and ecosystems.
The eight-mile ‘river of flowers’ that grows alongside a motorway near Rotherham, UK.
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A bee the size of a human thumb was first described in Victorian times, but hadn't been seen since 1981. That is, until four biologists teamed up on a trek to Indonesia's North Molucca islands.
A buff tailed bumble bee emerges from a crocus covered in pollen.
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Bees need flowers to live, and we need bees to pollinate our crops. Understanding bee vision can help us better support our buzzy friends and the critical pollination services they provide.
Moving beyond pesticides to control the destructive Varroa mite that’s killing honeybees is appealing, but requires more research.
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