Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra, which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of planet-warming pollution.
Why air pollution bamboozles pollinating bees
Contaminated air is not only bad for us, it can also disrupt bees’ highly attuned senses for finding flowers.
A strange fungus could transform emerging cicadas into ‘saltshakers of death,’ scientists say
This spring, billions of cicadas will emerge after more than a decade underground, ready to climb into the trees and make a ruckus as they sing to attract mates.
Entomologist Discovers Beautiful New Species of Damselfly
Dr. Kenneth Tennessen, a researcher at the Florida State Collection of Arthropods, has described a new species of the damselfly genus Psaironeura from Central and South America.
Scientists “Stunned” by Bumblebees’ Ability To Fight Off Invasive Asian Hornets
Researchers found that buff-tailed bumblebees effectively defend against Asian hornet attacks by dropping to the ground.
Unraveling Africa’s Fairy Circle Mystery – Researchers Identify True Source
For over a decade, the origin of the numerous circular bare patches amidst the African grasslands, known as fairy circles, has been a topic of discussion among researchers.
Why We Are Fighting to Save the Pollinators From Neonics
We all eat, and we all rely on honeybees and other pollinators to create and sustain our food supply. This is a battle humanity cannot afford to lose.
Scientists have discovered an alarming new side effect of air pollution: ‘We had not thought about this before’
Air pollution is having an unbelievable effect on flies, altering how they attract one another and mate.
Giant flying bug found at Arkansas Walmart turns out to be “super-rare” Jurassic-era insect
A 2012 trip to a Fayetteville, Arkansas, Walmart to pick up some milk turned out to be one for the history books. A giant bug that stopped a scientist in his tracks as he walked into the store and he ended up taking home turned out to be a rare Jurassic-era flying insect.
‘Super’ mosquitoes have now mutated to withstand insecticides, scientists say
A high rate of mosquitoes in one part of the world have evolved.
Monarch butterflies return to Mexico on annual migration
The first monarch butterflies have appeared in the mountaintop forests of central Mexico where they spend the winter, Mexico’s Environment Department said Saturday.
Wait, why are there so few dead bugs on my windshield these days?
Experts say the lack of insect innards on our summer windshields is just one symptom of a broader decline in insect populations worldwide.
Insect Swarms Can Electrify The Air as Much as a Thunderstorm
A new study on the influence flying insects has found the flapping of tiny wings can electrify the air much the same way swirling clouds of water vapor can.
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in ‘remarkable’ Scotland rewilding project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
Barbados Completes World’s First ‘Debt-for-Climate’ Swap
Barbados has secured the world’s first “debt-for-climate” swap to finance crucial water and sewage projects that will help the island cope with the destructive impacts of climate change.
Killer whales have found new homes in the Arctic Ocean, potentially reshaping marine ecology
The vast ice sheets that historically kept killer whales out of the Arctic Ocean are melting as the region rapidly warms.
Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog
India’s capital, Delhi, imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles.
Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest
Danish lawmakers on Monday agreed on a deal to plant one billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest and natural habitats over the next two decades in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage.