The decline of pollinator species due to habitat loss and pesticide use over recent decades has been a global concern.

So different, yet so alike. Through pollination, bees play an important role in the ecosystem, affecting the life cycle of plants, biodiversity and agricultural production. Their presence goes hand in ...

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For the first time, researchers have observed the brain activity of bees while they sleep. A study conducted at the University of Trento expands our knowledge of the evolution of sleep. The results ...

Newswise — Human influences have the potential to reduce the effectivity of communication in bees adding further stress to struggling colonies, according to new analysis. Scientists at the University ...

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