Researchers from the University of Florence and University of Pisa conducted an experiment demonstrating that managed ...

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Iridescent sweat bees, hairy-faced mining bees, tiny Perdita minima the size of a gnat. Thanks to swarms of apiary ...

Bee attack at Ubon temple market leaves six injured, sparking panic. All victims stable after local bees attacked wild hive.

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Flower shape and size impact urban bee survival. Discover how planting diverse blooms can support wild bee populations.

These questions go far beyond mere aesthetics: flowers are an essential source of food for birds and insects, including the dozens upon dozens of species of wild bees found in most cities.