Bees

In the wake of widespread declines in bee populations, farmers and beekeepers are wondering who exactly is going to pollinate that third of the world’s food crops which require pollination. The declines have been attributed to pesticides, parasites and climat…

In addition to devastating effects on bee populations and the pollination needed to feed humans and other species, widely-used pesticides chemically related to nicotine may be deadly to birds and linked to some species declines, according to a new study…

If country music had a Mount Rushmore, Hank Williams would be a shoo-in. Many music fans would agree with that assessment, but it means a great deal coming from Dayton Duncan, the lead producer and writer of Country Music, a new documentary directed by Ken B…

In addition to devastating effects on bee populations and the pollination needed to feed humans and other species, widely-used pesticides chemically related to nicotine may be deadly to birds and linked to some species' declines, according to a new study. Re…

In addition to devastating effects on bee populations and the pollination needed to feed humans and other species, widely-used pesticides chemically related to nicotine may be deadly to birds and linked to some species’ declines, according to a new study. Re…

In addition to devastating effects on bee populations and the pollination needed to feed humans and other species, widely-used pesticides chemically related to nicotine may be deadly to birds and linked to some species' declines, according to a new study. Re…

Outdoor ad: McDonald's: Always Open

back in may, mcdonald’s sweden celebrated world bee day by building the ‘world’s smallest mcdonald’s’ — a mini replica of its’ golden arches that doubles up as a beehive. its latest initiative goes one step further, considering that bees might appreciate some…

The mural educates the public about urban nature in an urban center, and the people who live here, said David Fichter, mural artist and director of the Mystic River Mural Project. Commuters stuck at traffic lights have told me that they see different parts of…

University of Kansas plant biologists Carolyn Wessinger and Lena Hileman appreciate the sheer beauty of a field of colorful wildflowers as much as the next person. But what really gets their adrenaline pumping is understanding the evolutionary forces that ren…