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    Global Food Production Limited by Lack of Pollinators Is ‘Cause for Concern and Optimism,’ Researchers Say

    Global Food Production Limited by Lack of Pollinators Is ‘Cause for Concern and Optimism,’ Researchers Say

    An international research team led by Rutgers University has analyzed the crop yields of more than 1,500 agricultural lands on six continents, and found that a lack of pollinators is limiting the global production of important, nutrient-dense foods like fruits, nuts, vegetables and legumes. The researchers found that one- to two-thirds of farms in many […]

    Wild Bumblebees Capable of Logical Reasoning, Study Finds

    Wild Bumblebees Capable of Logical Reasoning, Study Finds

    A new study by a psychologist at University of Stirling in Scotland has found that, like humans, wild bumblebees are capable of logical reasoning. In the study, the bees were tasked with spontaneously locating strips of sugar-coated paper in various colors and positions. In both circumstances, the analysis showed they looked in the correct location […]

    Vermont Becomes Second State to Ban Bee-Killing Neonic Pesticides

    Vermont Becomes Second State to Ban Bee-Killing Neonic Pesticides

    After the Vermont state legislature overrode a veto from Governor Phil Scott, Vermont has now become the second state in the U.S. to ban neonicotinoids, or neonics, a type of pesticide that is particularly harmful to bees. The ban comes at the start of Pollinator Week. The bill was vetoed by Governor Scott on May […]

    Bumble Bee Species Found in 20 States Could Be Listed as Endangered

    Bumble Bee Species Found in 20 States Could Be Listed as Endangered

    Bumble bees are synonymous with summer, buzzing about pollinating flowers and crops. Now, one common North American bee may be joining the more than 70 pollinator species listed as endangered. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service has found that petitions for nine new animal species may warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act, including […]

    Why Are Bees Making Less Honey?

    Why Are Bees Making Less Honey?

    Since the 1990s, honey yields in the United States have been decreasing, but scientists and honey producers have not known why, according to a press release from Pennsylvania State University (Penn State). Now, a new study by researchers at Penn State has revealed hints as to the reasons behind dwindling honey supplies. “Pollinators are an […]