Results for "Bumblebees"

New technology provided real-time data on pollinator movements at a berry farm in Hattula, Finland, allowing for more productive pollination efforts.

Bumblebees have survived modern pesticide exposure, but key genes within their populations have begun changing, indicating an evolutionary response to environmental pressures.

Researchers from Southern Medical University in Guangzhou observed 18 bumblebee colonies using slow-motion video, discovering that the insects shake their heads when presented with food they dislike. This unexpected behavior provides new insights into bumblebee communication and food preferences.

New research has found that bumblebees display 'emotion-like behaviours' previously observed only in mammals, suggesting insects may have an 'inner life'.

New research published in 'Science' reveals that bumblebees possess the ability to spontaneously solve problems, a trait previously thought to be exclusive to animals with larger brains like chimpanzees.

Finnish researchers conducted a classic experiment on the insects, demonstrating their ability to solve complex problems despite their small brains.

A recent study has revealed that bumblebees possess surprising intelligence, demonstrating the ability to use tools to solve problems and exhibiting advanced timing skills that have baffled researchers.

A new study indicates a clear correlation between road traffic volume and the number of bumblebee nests. Researchers found fewer bumblebee nests along roadsides with higher traffic density.

Elke Schwarzer's new and amusing garden book delves into 'crime cases' within the green realm, exploring mysteries in the garden's microcosm and identifying culprits like slugs or bumblebees.

Research indicates that many flowers employ scent signals and colored markings as chemical attractants and visual guides to help bumblebees access their nectar, which is often not easily reachable.

New research reveals a sharp decline in UK bumblebee populations due to summer heatwaves, highlighting broader changes in the British countryside. Other impacts include the presence of wasp spiders, indicating a shift in the ecosystem.

Research indicates that large wild bees, such as bumblebees, gain more than just sustenance for their offspring from nectar; specific ingredients in nectar also enhance their performance and health.

A new study reveals that bumblebees can carry up to seven times more toxic metals than honeybees, raising concerns about environmental pollution and its impact on pollinator health.

A new study using slow-motion video suggests that bumblebees exhibit behaviors similar to 'liking' or 'disliking' based on context. This research may provide support for establishing insect sentience.

A new study has revealed that bumblebees possess the ability to solve complex problems spontaneously, a cognitive ability usually associated with large-brained vertebrates, even without prior training.

Research indicates that bumblebees possess individual personalities and can devise clever methods to obtain nectar. One particular bumblebee was observed learning to hitch a ride on a Finnish researcher's hand.

A new feature delves into the 'lost world' of Bengali advertising art, examining its unique style and cultural significance through examples like hair oil and bumblebees.

The queen of the Bombus terrestris bumblebee species is often among the earliest to emerge from overwintering, according to a nature column.

Bumblebees in the United Kingdom are facing significant challenges due to ongoing heatwaves, impacting their populations. The public is encouraged to help these struggling pollinators.

A study by University of Cambridge scientists reveals that bumblebees accumulate significantly more toxic heavy metals than honeybees, even when foraging in the same environments, highlighting their crucial ecological role.

New research from Australia and China suggests that bumblebees may possess an inner life or even emotions, based on their reactions to food, such as licking their mouths for tasty items and shaking their heads for unpleasant ones.

A new study reveals that bumblebees can use tools to solve tasks, suggesting that consciousness in the animal kingdom is far more common than humans previously believed, according to a zoophysiologist.

A new study has revealed that bumblebees possess the ability to solve complex problems even without prior training, showcasing their advanced cognitive capabilities.

A bank is defending its controversial proposal to replace historical figures on banknotes with images of animals, including dolphins, owls, and bumblebees.

Bank of England says updated imagery will celebrate native wildlife while bolstering anti-counterfeit features Puffins, dolphins and bumblebees are among the wildlife that could feature on new…

The annual National Bee Census in the Netherlands has once again reported low numbers of bumblebees, as volunteers track the population of bees and other pollinators across the country.

St Dominic, Tamar Valley: Our wooded enclave is alive again with bursting magnolia and questing bumblebees, while primroses amass on the lanes Brilliant yellow daffodils and the pale foam of the…